Fury Or Faith When Facing Frustration
Friday June 28, 2019
Four friends loved a paralyzed man and wanted him to be healed. They heard about Jesus healing the sick and the lame and knew that the only hope their friend had was to get to Jesus. They worked hard to get their friend to where Jesus was but, when they got there, they were blocked by the crowds.
While he [Jesus] was preaching God’s word to them, four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, your sins are forgiven.” (Mark 2:3-5 NLT)
These four men and their paralyzed friend were so close to Jesus and yet so frustratingly far off. However, because they trusted completely in Jesus’ ability to heal their friend, they were willing to do the extraordinary. They tore up the roof and let their friend down in front of where Jesus was standing.
How many times have we been angry because we’ve gotten SO close to what we needed, only to bump into some obstacle or wall? Jesus is a kind and loving Saviour and a powerful healer. He knows us. He cares for us. He has the solution for every problem we face. Most of us agree with these statements but when troubles come, when sickness shows up, when loneliness brings tears to our eyes, our faith fails us, and we feel abandoned and alone. Today we are invited to press on and not give up.
If we trust who Jesus is and what He has said, and act accordingly, God will do amazing things for us, far beyond all we could ask or imagine. Jesus rewards our faith when we walk in difficult circumstances and still continue to trust Him.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NIV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to trust You today no matter what challenges I face. You are there for me and You will meet my deepest needs. Help me not to give up when the going gets tough but to continue to trust You. Amen
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