Did They Stay?

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. Mark 2:4

The need was urgent, the crowd too much, and yet they found a way in by breaking through the roof. I have to ask though, did they stay to repair the damage they had made? Of course we know there was a carpenter nearby, but the scriptures are silent on whether he helped them repair that roof. The paralytic was out celebrating his new mobility and restored health on the way to his house, glorifying God all the way there, so we see that he didn't stay to help. The four friends of his who did the breaking in? I can see Jesus later helping them to repair the roof with his knowledge and skills. It may even be that Jesus released them to go celebrate with the healed man while our Lord stayed and helped the homeowner repair that roof. But, hey, the main point has always been the paralyzed man with no other hope found a new life in Christ the Lord.

Rejoice in a new life in Christ!

Bucky