📖 Mark 2:10b-12

“So he said to the man, ‘I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.’ He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, ‘We have never seen anything like this!’”

After Jesus healed and forgave the paralyzed man, he stood up, carried his mat, and walked—just as Jesus commanded. In that moment, everyone glorified God, saying, “We’ve never seen anything like this!”

The man who once lay helpless on his mat now stood—whole, forgiven, and free. But the story didn’t end there. His healing became proof of who Jesus is for everyone who saw it. That’s what happens when we encounter Jesus—our lives become a living testimony of His power and purpose. His healing wasn’t just for his own benefit—it revealed who Jesus was to others. And his friends were part of that story. Christ-centered friendships help us do the same: they remind us of our calling, encourage us to walk in obedience, and help us live in a way that points others to Christ.

When life gets confusing or hard, and we get stuck in our struggles, weighed down by doubt and pain, it’s often our friends in Christ who help us see God’s hand at work. These are the people who believe with us and for us when we lose sight of what God is doing. They remind us that God is not finished with us—that His plans are still unfolding, and that our story still matters in eternity. They help us embrace the truth that God is committed to using our lives for His purpose and glory.

💭 Reflection: How have your friends helped you discover or live out God’s purpose for your life? How can you help others do the same?

🙏🏼 Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me to live for Your purpose. Surround me with friends who remind me of Your truth and help me stay faithful to Your calling. May our friendships bring You glory. 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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