There is a beautiful story in Mark 2 about four guys and their persistence in getting their paralyzed friend to Jesus. They knew Jesus could heal him. They just had to get him there. However, the crowds were huge and nobody would budge to let them through. Undeterred, they got some rope, climbed up on the roof (with their friend), pulled the roof back and lowered the man right down in front of Jesus. Verse 5 says, "When Jesus saw their faith…" Not just the paralyzed man's faith, but the friends' faith too. And in verse 12, the man was healed.
I've had times in my life when I needed my friends to carry me into the presence of Jesus. I've also had other times, when I've been privileged to do the carrying. I'd say that in the body of Christ, that's the way it should work. If we aren't on the mat, in need of Jesus' touch, we need to be lifting someone who is.
Where are you right now? Who are you carrying? Who's carrying you?
Lynn says
I really hope I'm alert enough to make myself available as a "carrier" to those who need a lift.
Mary says
Thank you for this