In Mark chapter 2 we find an interesting story told about a healing that took place in Capernaum. Jesus had began his public ministry with many miracles, this particular one took place in a very crowed house. The house was full, so full that no one else could get in the house. Four men came carrying a paralyzed man on bed. They couldn't get their friend in the door, so they got on the roof and tore the rood off and let the sick man down right in front of Jesus. In Mark 2:5 Jesus said that when he saw "their faith" he first told the man his sins were forgiven and then told the man to take up his bed and go home.
Look at the phrase "their faith." Jesus did the miracle partly and I think mostly because of the friends that lowered the man in front of the master. This should encourage us to continue to pray and have faith for others. Petition heaven on behalf of others and have faith to believe for their healing or salvation. God hears and will respond on their behalf if we continue to pray and believe for them. God always responds to faith. Let's believe for a move of God. May it be said of us that we have the kind of faith that moves the hand of God.
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