Monday's Moment

Mark 2:2-4

² And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.

³ And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.

⁴ And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.

Good morning - Marvelous Monday - to all of you!

Last night, my husband preached from Mark 2, with emphasis on God's greatest miracle being the saving of a man's soul versus the healing of the body. I love this story but my focus today is going to be on the four people who carried their friend to Jesus on that day so long ago.

Years ago, I heard a sermon on tape by a Bro. Williams entitled, "The Four Unnamed Winners." In that sermon, the emphasis was placed on the four friends, too. What seems odd to me is that they were very important in this story, yet their names are not recorded. Oh, but they ARE recorded, for God knows their names! They were four caring carrying men, determined that their friend was going to meet the Healer that day.

Imagine their surprise when they cannot enter into the door of the house because of the crowd. So great was their love for their friend, that they went beyond the call of duty to find another entrance. I wonder how much time lapsed from when they reached the house until they made a hole in the roof? Thankfully, their faith never wavered until the job was finished.

And, after all their hard work, I would imagine the four unnamed men remained on the rooftop while only their friend (who was the focal point) was let down into the presence of Jesus. The Bible goes on to say that when Jesus saw "their faith"..... Their names may not be recorded for us to read, but Jesus knew that those four men were full of faith, enough so that they put some works with that faith and brought their helpless friend to the place where he could receive true, lasting help.

God bless all of you today who take the time to "carry" your friends to Jesus, whether it is through earnest prayer, or the actual bringing them to church to feel Him for the very first time. God will reward all those who go the extra mile in bringing the needy into His presence. The Healer back then still forgives sins and miraculously heals cripples today.

I don't have a song to share today, and I kind of feel that I've been rambling but I just wanted to share some thoughts. May your Monday be truly marvelous with the Master. If He is willing, I'll see you tomorrow for another spoonful of tonic!