In Mark 2, Jesus returned to Capernaum and healed the paralytic men. The faith of the four men carrying him provided the basis for his healing:
1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. 4 And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying.
5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.” (NKJV)
Capernaum is a reference to the Feast of Pentecost, it’s name infers “home of the Holy Spirit”. Capernaum is a compound Hebrew word. Kaphar means “atonement, covering, shelter” and can be applied to a town, a place of shelter. Nacham means “comfort, consolation” with all of its Hebrew implications in the prophecies of the Holy Spirit and His work. Pentecost is the “faith” aspect of hope, faith, and Love mentioned by Paul in 1 Corinthians 13:13-
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (NKJV)
In the progression of maturity, your faith must grow to a level of exceeding great faith. Jesus made it quite clear that no faith, little faith, and great faith all existed in men. Your level of faith is directly influenced by your ability to hear and respond to Our Heavenly Father’s words. In this story, Jesus was preaching the Word directly received from Our Heavenly Father. Surely the four men heard the Word and responded in faith by leaving and then returning with the paralytic man. That in itself was an act of Love for the man. They were convinced of the power of the Word to the point that they knew the man would be healed if they could get the attention of Jesus. They went to extreme measures to make this happen. Their faith was backed up by their actions, they were doers of the Word.
The scribes in attendance questioned Jesus’ ability to forgive sins. They understood the letter of the Law but did not understand the Divine Intent of the Law- Love. The Law was given to provide a path to restoration, no matter what the circumstance. Are you reasoning in your heart based on facts or are you listening to Our Heavenly Father’s words of revelation. Knowledge without understanding does not produce healing and restoration. Love provides the path to revelation in the works of the Holy Spirit. Your reasoning can become a hindrance to the power and authority imparted by Our Heavenly Father to HIS remnant.