The paralyzed man

After Luke 5:17-26 

They bring the man,

paralyzed, on a makeshift

bed, carrying him,

seeking a way to the one

who heals, trying but

failing to break through

the dense crowds in and

surrounding the house.

One of them points

to the roof, and they

carry him up the stairs,

pushing aside tiles,

dust and debris falling

into the room below.

The widen the hole

and lower the man

into the room below.

And the one who heals

marvels at their faith,

and he responds, simply:

“Man, your sins are

forgiven.”

 

Illustration: Jesus heals the paralytic man at Capernaum, drawing (1780) by Bernhard Rode (1725-1787).

Some Sunday Readings

 

Can Science Explain Sparkling Rivers? – T.J. Holland at Sacramentality. 

 

‘Young Man, You Look Miserable’ – David Mathis at Desiring God.

 

What Led to Christianity Today’s Crisis? – Daniel Williams at Politics of the Cross.

 

Five Counseling Missteps and the Holy Spirit’s Help – Deepak Reju at Desiring God.