The paraplegic was able to come up to Jesus to receive healing and forgiveness from Him because of help from his friends. The task was especially daunting when they lowered him from the roof. To maintain balance, cooperation between his four friends was especially crucial. Lying on the bed, the paralyzed man could only have trusted them wholeheartedly.

For sure it was by God’s grace that this paralyzed man received healing and forgiveness. On the other hand, the contribution from four of his friends could hardly be overlooked either.

To walk the path of virtue and righteousness, we definitely need God’s help as well as support from our brothers and sisters. No wonder when Jesus sent out His disciples to spread the Good News, they always went in pairs instead of going it alone so that they could be constantly looking out for each other.

If you have friends around you who are feeling helpless, perhaps it is time for you to be his or her support too.