“Seeing their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven.'” This verse is a testament to the power of shared faith. The faith of the friends who brought the paralyzed man to Jesus was so profound that it moved Jesus to forgive the man’s sins.  It would seem that the pronouns are misplaced. This was not the expected outcome, but it demonstrates the transformative power of shared faith. 

Seeing THEIR faith he said,“Friend, YOUR sins are forgiven.” 

Luke 5:20

The friends had faith that Jesus could heal their friend. Their faith was not in vain. Jesus saw their faith and forgave the man’s sins. This unexpected outcome may have surprised the friends, but it underscores the importance of faith. 

Faith is not a solitary endeavor. It is meant to be shared. When we share our faith, we strengthen it. We can help those who are struggling with their faith by sharing ours. This is the essence of a faith community. We support each other in our faith journeys. 

In the church community, we share faith. We encourage each other, we uplift each other, and we stand by each other in times of crisis. When one member’s faith is low, the faith of the community can help replenish it. This is the power of shared faith. 

Sharing faith can be transformative. It can heal, it can uplift, and it can inspire. The friends’ shared faith resulted in the healing of their friend and inspired awe and praise among the onlookers. This is the power of shared faith.

Then everyone was astounded, and they were giving glory to God. And they were filled with awe and said, “We have seen incredible things today.”

Luke 5:26

The friends’ shared faith resulted in the healing of their friend and inspired awe and praise among the onlookers. This story reminds us of the importance of sharing our faith and the transformative power it can have. So, let us share our faith, encourage each other, and together, we can do remarkable things.