When the miracle happens #substack #shorts

A man on a mat floats down from the ceiling. Four faces appear at the top of each rope. Team Hope leans over the edge, their faces red with effort, holding those ropes with everything they have. Their knuckles are white, their muscles are shaking, but they are holding tight. Slowly, his four friends lower Eli down, and he settled at the feet of Jesus. Everyone leaned forward to see what Jesus would do. Jesus looked up at the four faces peering through the hole in the roof. The Bible says Jesus saw their faith. He didn't just see the faith of Eli, he saw the togetherness of friends. He saw that Team Hope loved Eli enough to ruin a roof just to find hope. Jesus looked at Eli. "Friend," he said, "your sins are forgiven. Now stand up, pick up your mat, and go home." Eli felt a tingle in his toes. He felt a spark in his knees. Then suddenly he just stood up.