Faith on Full Display

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Today's Text: Mark 2:1-12

Key Verse: Mark 2:3 (NIV): "And four men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of them."

Brandon, a former NFL wide receiver suffered from borderline personality disorder. He struggled with depression, anxiety, and addiction, which affected his football career and personal relationships. However, with the support of our ministry team, he began to seek help and treatment. He started attending therapy sessions, joined our fellowship and support groups, and developed coping mechanisms to manage his condition. Through this journey, Brandon found healing and wholeness, both physically and spiritually. He is now an advocate for others, using his experience to help others who were struggling. Isn't Brandon's story a today's type of the power of community, support, and faith demonstrated by the friends of the paralytic man in our text today?

How pleasant would it really be if each of us perceive ourselves as a gardener tending others as our garden, nurturing each human plant with care and attention through all odds till we get them to the presence of Christ. We are called to care for others, showing them love, kindness, and compassion. Caring for others is not just about meeting their physical needs but also about showing them the love of God. Of course, we care for others by showing concern and kindness towards them. We demonstrate understanding and recognition of their feelings and needs, and act accordingly.

The story of the paralyzed man before us today beautifully illustrates what our faith should look like in action. Our friends, families, neighbors, coworkers and acquaintances are spiritually paralyzed men and women because they can't, of themselves, reach Jesus. They need us to aid their coming to Jesus. Unable to reach him through the crowded streets, social media and networks, they are unable to lower themselves before Jesus except their pride is lowered by our faith in action. Jesus will not only heal their sick minds and bodies but He will also forgive their sins.

This is fsith in full display: our unwavering faith and profound compassion, love and determination to help others overcome all possible obstacles to reach Jesus. Our community and world will be better when we serve others with kindness and compassion. This is what Jesus taught us. This is the import of today's text and meditation. Therefore, we all, Christians, should step out there and demonstrate care and show compassion to our neighbors. By so doing, we shall begin to have a more profound impact on others' lives, and keep our entire world in view.

Action Steps: Be intentional about looking for opportunities to serve and care for others, especially those facing difficulties. This could be as simple as offering practical help to someone in need, much like the four friends did for the paralyzed man. When interacting with others, strive to show empathy and compassion, recognizing their struggles and seeking to understand their perspective. Pray for those around you, asking God to meet their needs and show them His love, trusting that He can work miracles through your acts of service.

Quote for the Day: "It is the efforts and care of a gardener that helps a plant to bloom. Our world blooms better when we care, show compassion and help others flourish in their faith and well-being." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the opportunity to care for others. Help me to show Your love and compassion to those around me. Give me the humility and willingness to serve others, and impact their lives in a positive way — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: Matthew 9:1-8, Luke 5:17-26, and James 2:17-18.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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