Walk the Walk

Crowds blocked the way, but real faith moves forward
The roof was unroofed and the lame man was lowered
into the packed room where the Master had sat,
Down came the strength-less laid out on a mat.

The cripple man gazed into the Son of God’s  eyes,
but was a bit disappointed, the crowd too was surprised,
for the lame thought his healing was sure and  a given,
not expecting to hear, “son, your sins are forgiven.”

The Pharisees fumed as they cried out in outrage,
but the Lord was in wisdom merely setting the stage.
Words can seem cheap, and the crowd still unmoved,
how would they know except it were proved?

Christ could have just healed- the poor man with speed,
but the Teacher must teach what the students most need.
Showing power to forgive was not simply talk
He said to the cripple, show the world how you walk

--Ingimar DeRidder