After Jesus returned from the desert  to Galilee, news spread about him and everyone praised him.  In Nazareth, all spoke well of him and were amazed at his words. Isn't this Joseph's son? They asked.  In Capernaum, an evil spirit cried out. I know who you are-the Holy One of God! Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, You are the Son of God! Jesus would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Christ. The enemies of God know exactly who Jesus is, and they fear him. Just as it was then, so it is today.

His mind and his body begged him to slow down and take a break, only for a brief moment.  The task of carrying his paralyzed friend had taken its toll on his out of shape body.  But his heart knew that this was their chance.  And so, he continued on. His forearms burning, his shoulders on fire from the lifting, he kept his head up, his mind determined and his feet one in front of the other.  As he looked ahead he noticed his 3 other friends were most definitely exhausted as well, for they too shared the burden of carrying the body of their paralyzed friend.  Their thought? If we can just get him to Jesus, the pain of the journey will forever be worth it.  They made it. But making it wasn’t enough.  The toughest part of the journey had just begun.

Sunday, October 12, 2008
Message by:  Dr. GV Mathai

We’ve heard the stories of Christian persecutions in various parts of the world.  Today, we are honored to have Dr. GV Mathai, of India Evangelical Mission, one of the missions we support, share with us the impact I.E.M. is having in India and of the persecution of our brothers and sisters who gave all for the sake of Christ