It was nice to get away.
To get lost in the woods. To be suspended in the waters.
To see the familiar foliage that decorated my childhood in the east coast.
We chewed on Mark 2 for three days.
The story of four friends bringing Jesus their paralyzed friend.
Four friends who made a hole in the roof so Jesus would heal him.
Some key takeaways from the characters:
Jesus
am I also open to disruption?
how do I give evidence of God's power?
am I a "slave to efficiency" or open to God's radical plans?
Paralyzed man
do I allow myself to be supported by others?
do I obey, no matter the circumstance?
do I accept his unconditional forgiveness?
Friends
am I willing to sacrifice for my friend(s)?
do I believe that my faith can heal my friends?
do I wait for an "agenda" or do I simply bring my friend to Jesus?
Teachers of the law
do I understand that Jesus is "unconventional"?
am I open to change?
do I fully understand that God sees my heart?
Crowd
how do I respond to disruption?
do I make room for those who are hurting?
do I come with expectation?
May I never grow tired of learning.
May I never grow weary of leaning on my God.
