The Fixed Roof

And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.
And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. Mark 2:1-5

Last week during revival, Bro Cason spoke on "Who Fixed the Roof". He talked about those that were present when Jesus healed the man lowered from the roof by his four, faithful friends and the possibility of who actually fixed the roof.

This made me think, not about who actually fixed the roof, but what lasting impact this fixed roof made.

Many scholars think this was Peter's home. Peter, the rugged, rough man who often acted or spoke before he thought but followed Jesus. (many of us can relate to him)

After this encounter with Jesus, the crowd dissipated and returned to their own homes. Each carrying a memory of the event that could fade over time. However, Peter's family was left with a mark.; the fixed roof. When something is repaired there is always a mark left showing where the repair was. A seam that is fresher and newer than the rest, a board that appears out of place, etc.

This mark provided for them a reminder of the miracle performed in their home. It was a remembrance that Jesus provided for those in need. When troubles came and there appeared to be no way out, they could look to the roof. When life was so overwhelming and difficult to bear, they could look up and remember the faith those friends had to get their friend to the One who bears our burdens. This repair brought a fresh knowledge that Jesus cared enough to heal and love.

What mark do we carry in our lives that provides us with this reminder? For some, it's a healed loved one or their salvation. Others have a saved family member that they spent many restless nights praying for. For me, it's a scar.

My scar is the fixed roof in my life, and it provides a reminder that whatever I go through, God is there with me. It reminds me of a time in my life that I couldn't take care of the problem and had to solely rely on Him.

What's your fixed roof?

C