Carried by Friendship

📖 Mark 2:3-4

“Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on.”

In Mark 2, four friends carried a paralyzed man to Jesus. When they couldn’t enter through the door, they climbed up the roof, dug through it, and lowered their friend right in front of Jesus. That kind of friendship is rare and radical. They didn’t just help him physically—they brought him into the very presence of Christ.

Christ-centered friends do the same for us. When we’re weary, discouraged, or too weak to come to God on our own, they carry us in faith and help us see Jesus again. Their prayers, encouragement, and presence remind us that God is near and that His grace is still working in our lives.

Think about the friends who have brought you closer to Jesus. Maybe they prayed for you, listened without judgment, or simply stayed beside you in your pain. These are glimpses of God’s grace through His people. And at the same time, the Lord is calling us to be that kind of friend—to carry others to His presence through prayer, encouragement, and love that reflects Christ.

💭 Reflection: Who has carried you closer to Jesus when you couldn’t get there on your own? And who might God be asking you to carry in faith today?

🙏🏼 Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for the people who have led me closer to You. Help me be a friend who brings others into Your presence—someone who carries, loves, and prays with faith that You still move and heal. Amen.

✝️Closing Thought: Having Christ-centered friendships is not just a blessing to enjoy; it’s a calling to live out.

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