The Paralytic in Mark 2: Conclusion
What difference does it make?With God all things are possible. Many Christians believe that God can perform a transforming work in their lives. However, many also believe that God is unable to use them to transform the lives of others. "God can’t use me!" is the cry of so many Christians who struggle with feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt.
But the truth is that God can use anyone for His purposes. Any heart given fully to Jesus can become a powerful tool of evangelization in the world. Here, perhaps, is where the example of the paralytic really shines.
Mark tells us that the result of the paralytic's immediate and public response affected all those who were observing. Verse 12 says, "they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, 'We never saw anything like this!'" The response of the paralytic to the work of Jesus in his life brought glory to God. People stand amazed when confronted with the touch of the divine in the human life.
That is what the Christian witness is all about. Being the salt and light of the world means nothing other than putting God's transforming power on display for all to see. By our obedient, immediate, and public response to Jesus, we too can participate in his life-changing ministry to the world.
Questions for reflection:
1. Has God done a work of transformation in your life?
2. If so, have you made this transformation known to the world around you?
3. If so, in what ways? If not, why not?
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