VOP 2022: May 24, 2022 Miracles hidden in Obstacles “Tear down the roof” Mark 2:1-5

VOP 2022: May 24, 2022 Miracles hidden in Obstacles “Tear down the roof” Mark 2:1-5 The four friends of the paralytic who needed a miracle of healing from Jesus Christ, the great healer demonstrated violent and desperate faith, tearing down the roof to get to where Jesus was. They cared less about the outcome and financial implication of doing the unusual, but we’re more concerned about the miracle they hoped for in the midst of the obstacle. The roof, which was supposedly a covering, in this case became an obstacle or barrier until Jesus appeared the scene. Before the manifestation of God’s power and performance of miracles, there are usually barriers or obstacles which are intended by the devil to discourage you, introduce fear, anxieties, doubt or unbelief. Choose to shun the deception of the devil whose aim is to stop you from receiving divine intervention and turnaround, and choose to take the risk or go the extra mile to save your soul our someone close by. All the glory goes to God, but you would have sown a good or worthy seed which may grant you a good or worthy harvest. Nugget: Whatever you make happen for others, particularly positively is a spiritual Investment will eventually come back to you as a spiritual benefit or good reward. David and Mephibosheth, Dorcas to mention a few. Choose to sow in righteousness and reap in mercy. Prayers: Father, grant me the grace to sow love and kindness, so that I will partake of your everlasting mercies in Jesus’ name, Amen. Acronym of Miracles M: Manifestation of the power of God. God makes a way where there seems to be no way I: intervention once Jesus is invited or steps in. Immediately Jesus appeared the obstacle disappeared. R: Restoration. Release your faith regardless of the difficult circumstances or harsh conditions (obstacles) A: Actualization. Again and again, Jesus is never tired of performing miracles C: Christ-focus and Christ-centred guarantees miracles resulting even in the face of obstacles L: Lean not on your own understanding, but trust God be