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.
