Daily Nugget: Jesus always attracted a crowd. Most of the people wanted something from Him for themselves. In this chapter (Mark 2:1-12), we see four that were more concerned about their friend’s need than they were of their own. I am sure that these men had other things they could have been doing. Somehow they realized that they were in a position to take their friend afflicted with palsy to someone who could help him. They also knew the “window” of opportunity was limited, so they put aside their own needs to meet those of their friend. They were determined to get the job done. “And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press…” (Mark 2:4), they found another way to get into the house: “…they uncovered the roof where he was…” They then let the man down through the roof on his bed. They were men on a mission. Their work and time were not in vain. Mark 2:11 says, “I [Jesus] say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house.” Mission accomplished....
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