It's Time For Some Dirty Fingernails and Bloody Knuckles

In Mark chapter 2, we see Jesus interact with the paralyzed man. His four close friends bring him to Jesus. Is a beautiful word picture of what it means to be a community. When these men tore open the roof and lowered their dear friend down to meet Jesus, they did so with a great deal of investment. They bloodied their knuckles. They got dirt under their fingernails. Yet, this investment came with great returns. Their friend was healed. He met Jesus. His sins were forgiven.