“And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four” (Mark 2:3).
This man who had palsy, or paralysis, apparently found four friends to pick him up and carry him to Jesus. But notice the way verse 3 is worded: “And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy.” The man was sick of the palsy – sick with it and sick of it. He was tired of the whole mess.
I don’t blame him. That’s actually a good state of mind to be in. People will go after their healing when they’re sick of being sick. They’ve had it; they’re finished with it; they’re tired of being sick! No more!
Janet and I were in a service where a man greatly used of God in the gifts of the Spirit was ministering in a healing line. At one point, he called a woman to the front and told her, “The Spirit of God is showing me right now exactly what is wrong with you.” Then he proceeded to tell her exactly what her problem was.
The woman replied, “No, that’s not it – and besides, I can live with it!” She probably will, too, bless her heart. She wasn’t sick of being sick yet!
But this man in Mark 2 was. He was tired of being sick; he wanted to get rid of the palsy. So when Jesus spoke out his miracle, he was ready to receive! (vv. 11-12.)
That’s when things happen – when we get tired of being dominated, depressed and overrun by the devil. That’s when we’re in for some blessings. That’s when we jump out in faith and refuse to give up until we receive the miracle we need!
I won’t allow sickness or disease to remain in my body. I don’t put up
with any illness or pain, because God’s Word is medicine to my flesh.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.