Four friends wouldn’t take no for an answer. When the door was blocked, they broke through the roof — and Jesus rewarded their faith with forgiveness and healing. In this episode, Pastor Joe shares how real faith still moves mountains and people today.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why Jesus honored their faith before the miracle happened.
• How forgiveness became the real healing that day.
• What it means to carry others to Christ when they can’t walk on their own.
• How to “pick up your mat” and let your past become your testimony.

✍️ Faith in Action

• Pray for someone who can’t lift themselves right now — and be the friend who carries them.
• Move your faith from belief to action this week.
• Celebrate the grace that lets us all walk again.

🔗 Related Links

📖 Read the full blog post: pastorjoe.com/blog/healing-of-the-paralytic

🌐 Explore more episodes & devotionals: www.PastorJoe.com

💬 Favorite Quote

“When the door is blocked, faith climbs the roof.” — Pastor Joe

📢 Call to Action

If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that God still moves when faith refuses to quit.
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