Recovering By Faith

Mark's gospel retells the story of four men who brought another friend, a friend paralyzed, to Jesus in hopes of a healing. These four friends did not just carry their sick friend, they fought large crowds in their effort. Many had heard of the miracles Jesus had already performed and they crowded others out of the way. Their battle through the crowds, carrying this man on a bed, was lost. Too many were seeking to see this man, Jesus. Determined to help their friend, together they raised him to the roof of the building that Jesus was in. Then after removing part of the roof they carefully lowered him down. It was these four men whose faith that Christ Jesus recognized, "When Jesus heard it, he marveled and said to those who followed, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!"
If you have a friend or loved one who is battling addiction then act as these four men and carry your friend to Christ. Have faith that Christ can heal the addiction, even of those who can not walk to Him by their self. Be their friend. Have faith.