Mark 2:1-12
One day Jesus was in the house teaching and many religious leaders and other people were gathered and there was a paralyzed
and couldn’t lift himself.
You may not be physically handicapped but you may be financially incapacitated or challenged in one area or another. Many who are not physically paralysed have been trying desperately to lift themselves for years but without success. Some are paralysed spiritually, some socially, some financially and materially.

• Whatever condition has been preventing you from lifting yourself shall be removed.
  There were five different people in this man’s life.
  a. His near relatives. His mother carried him expectantly for 9 months with high hopes. When he was delivered, they were relieved, but soon discovered there was a limitation. He could not walk. They must have cried and went on to start pitying him. They were disappointed.
• Your parents may not tell you but they may be disappointed because you are unable to lift up yourself. They thought you would help them after school. They were patient for a while but it turned out that you cannot lift up yourself. Your brothers and sisters and those close to you may also be disappointed for the same reason.
  b. His neighbours. Some laughed at him. People who laugh at you never do it in your presence. They may be laughing at you for different reasons; maybe because you are not married or because you don’t have money etc. Some may have been indifferent to his plight. They just didn’t care!
  c. Those who prevented him from reaching Jesus; they blocked the entrance. His obstacles - silent enemies. They wanted to preserve him in his state. They did not believe he needed to seek for help. There are people who believe your condition cannot change; they believe you will never be able to lift yourself. God is about to disappoint them