“In the middle of what must have been a serious teaching
moment, Jesus hears a scratching noise, looks up, and sees a growing hole in
the ceiling as dust and thatch fall into the room. A paralyzed man on a bed is
then lowered to the floor. Remarkably, Jesus discerns this is not an
interruption but rather something that matters. He looks at the man on the bed,
publicly forgives his sins, and physically heals him. When we make effort like
the four to bring others to Christ, we can do so with certainty that He sees our
true intentions and will appropriately honor them. Remember, Jesus’s teaching
was disrupted by the appearance of a hole in the roof. Rather than chastise or
dismiss the four who made the hole for interrupting, the scripture tells us
that Jesus saw their faith. Those who witnessed the miracle then marveled, and
glorified God.” – Elder James W. McConkie
III
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