VOT: January 14, 2023 Hidden in the Obstacle is a Miracle

VOT: January 14, 2023- Hidden in the Obstacle is a Miracle. Mark 2:1-4.
The four friends of the paralytic who needed a miracle of healing from Jesus Christ, the great healer demonstrated violent and desperate faith, tearing down the roof to get to where Jesus was. They cared less about the outcome and financial implication of doing the unusual, but we’re more concerned about the miracle they hoped for in the midst of the obstacle. The roof, which was supposedly a covering, in this case became an obstacle or barrier until Jesus appeared the scene.
Before the manifestation of God’s power and performance of miracles, there are usually barriers or obstacles which are intended by the devil to discourage you, introduce fear, anxieties, doubt or unbelief. Choose to shun the deception of the devil whose aim is to stop you from receiving divine intervention and turnaround, and choose to take the risk or go the extra mile to save your soul our someone close by. All the glory goes to God, but you would have sown a good or worthy seed which may grant you a good or worthy harvest.
Nugget: Whatever you make happen for others, particularly positively is a spiritual Investment will eventually come back to you as a spiritual benefit or good reward. David and Mephibosheth, Dorcas to mention a few. Choose to sow in righteousness and reap in mercy.
Prayers: Father, grant me the grace to sow love and kindness, so that I will partake of your everlasting mercies in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Acronym of Miracles
M: Manifestation of the power of God. God makes a way where there seems to be no way
I: intervention once Jesus is invited or steps in. Immediately Jesus appeared the obstacle disappeared.
R: Restoration. Release your faith regardless of the difficult circumstances or harsh conditions (obstacles)
A: Actualization. Again and again, Jesus is never tired of performing miracles
C: Christ-focus and Christ-centred guarantees miracles resulting even in the face of obstacles
L: Lean not on your own understanding, but trust God beyond the visible realm, because He exists in the invisible or supernatural realm where the miracle resides.
E: Expectation will always lead to manifestation. This is the secret behind the actualization and making the spoken Word come to fruition. The Woman with the issue of Blood spoke what she believed out loudly without wavering, that if she could touch the hem of Jesus’ garment, she would be made whole.
S: Stand and see the Salvation of God, having done all.
“And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.””
‭‭Mark‬ ‭2:1-2, 4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.
“Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.
“At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭9:36, 39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬.