Mark records an unusual story relating to the life of Christ. Jesus entered Capernaum, and as soon as the news of His arrival spread, a great crowd assembled “insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them” (Mark 2:2).
A man with palsy, who was unable to help himself, had the good fortune of having four friends to assist him in reaching Christ so he could be healed. The motivation and interest of these friends was such that when it seemed impossible to reach Jesus because of the crowd in and around the house, they carried the man on top of the house, tore open a place in the roof, and lowered him into the room below!
They refused to give up. Their love for their friend found a way to overcome all obstacles in order to reach Jesus. There is a lesson for us in this story. In the Christian life:
- Love finds a way to serve!
- Love finds a way to save!
- Love finds a way to give!
- Love finds a way to worship!
- Love finds a way to overcome!
When we take hold of and use this powerful force, Biblical love, we will discover resources that we did not know existed. It will enable us to accomplish those goals that are before us in living the Christian life. No wonder Paul said, “Love never fails” (1 Cor. 13:8).
Remember, love finds a way; indifference finds an excuse. Do that good deed now; serve God now; overcome Satan now! We never know how soon it will be too late (James 4:14)!
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