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When I was asked to reflect on this passage I was brought back to my first week facilitating JusticeworX, when we asked the students to put themselves in the position of the paralytic. A man, who after being paralyzed for what could have been years, is told to rise, pick up his mat and go home. The verse says that the paralytic “stood up immediately before them.” He had such strong faith and trust in Jesus that he did not even hesitate in rising. Would we have done the same?
As a disciple of Christ, we trust that God has a plan and purpose for our lives and because of this we are called to respond, without hesitation, to His call. This Advent season, in preparation for the Incarnation we celebrate at Christmas, we are challenged to explore those parts of our lives that paralyze and hinder us from fully serving Christ. We are also called to recognize and give thanks to the people in our lives who propel us forward on our spiritual journeys. Just as the paralytic went home glorifying God, we too give glory to God for the blessings He has bestowed in our lives.
- Melissa Chedid is a member of the SOFIA Evangelization Team and LeaderworX alumna
