Matt. 9:2 Then behold they brought to Him a Paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic,"Son, be of good cheer: your sins are forgiven you."
 
Every time  I read this story in the gospels I am astounded and inspired. Here is a man paralyzed, unable by his own strength to get to Jesus. But being one of the most fortunate paralytics in human history, he's got people in his life that are willing to do whatever it takes to get him to Jesus. In another account, the paralytic is hoisted up on a rooftop where a hole large enough to lower him through is made. This demonstrates a radical commitment by these folks to get their friend to Jesus. But then something even more amazing takes place. God's Word tells us that "when Jesus saw THEIR faith," He forgives this sinner. This man is given forgiveness of his sins because of people  who cared enough to do whatever it took to get him to Jesus. When Jesus sees our faith people get healed--------I hope.
 
Sam