The Wind That Moves Mountains

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.” (Matthew 9:2)

The invisible force of faith is like the wind. Though it is invisible, it manifests visible effects. It’s this moving force of the wind that lifts the leaves, rushes through the trees, and carries the kites to the sky. Much like the wind, faith is perceived through its impacts. It is a firm assurance in God’s promises, rooted in absolute trust in His word. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).

The faith of the men in Matthew 9:2 was not passive. It was daring. They climbed to the roof, removed its tiles, and lowered their friend down to Jesus, unfazed by the reproachful eyes of the crowd or the possible backlash from the owner of the house. The radical act of tearing apart the roof symbolises an unyielding belief in Jesus’ healing power, a conviction strong enough to dismantle barriers. Their determined actions in the face of adversity were the visible manifestations of their invisible faith, allowing Jesus to see their faith materialised.

These men understood that mere belief was insufficient; it had to be coupled with action. They could have stayed at the outskirts of the crowd, clinging to the hope that Jesus would heal their friend but doing nothing about it. But they knew faith needed feet. James reinforces this, saying, “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” (James 2:17). Their unshaken belief in Jesus and His Words, paired with courageous action, resulted in the manifestation of divine healing.

Reflecting on this, we are compelled to ask a question – What does true biblical faith look like in our situations?

It is a commitment to trust God and to align our actions with this trust. It is to actively seek Him, to knock on Heaven’s door with persistence, to walk on waters towards Jesus amidst the storm. It's acting on the promises of God, even when circumstances seem to dictate otherwise. It’s Abraham being willing to sacrifice Isaac, believing in God’s promise (Genesis 22:1-18). It’s Peter stepping out of the boat, eyes fixed on Jesus (Matthew 14:29).

Today, examine yourself and ask: Are my actions aligned with my confession of faith? Are there any visible signs (outward signs) that I trust in God’s promises?

I encourage you to Identify one area in your life where you can start aligning your actions more closely with your faith. When you have done this, start doing the same with other areas of your life.

The Wind That Moves Mountains

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