The Fourth Man

As we read today about the paralytic and the four men that went through the obstacles to bring him to Jesus, there is a lot more about the story that it would be interesting to know.  Mark 2:3-4 tells us- And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. ⁴ And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay.  (www.lifejournal.cc)  Who were these men and what in their life story led them to work so hard on behalf of this man?  We don't know and don't need to know, however, as I read this morning a gospel song popped in my head.  It offers an interesting scenerio. One day, four men brought a crippled man to Jesus
Still and lifeless, he lay upon his bed
He had not moved since he was just a baby
Still he longed to become a normal man

Now we don’t know much about the men that carried
The corners of his tattered bed that day
But if we may create an illustration
We’ll see what these men might have had to say

Suppose that first man said, “I hate to doubt it
For Jesus touched my eyes when I was blind
He made me see and there’s no doubt about it
But this man’s needs are more serious than mine”

Suppose that second man said, “No need to bother
This man’s condition will remain the same
Though Jesus touched my hand when it was withered
I don’t believe He can heal a man so lame”

Suppose that third man said, “I hate to question
But no one here is more skeptical than me
Though Jesus cleansed me when I was a leper
This helpless man will never walk, you see”

Then every eye was turned to the fourth man
To see how he might criticize and doubt
But all three men were startled with amazement
When that fourth man stopped and said his name out loud

He said, “My name is Lazarus, could I testify?
My name is Lazarus, it feels good to be alive
When I in chains of death was bound
This man named Jesus called me out
If you think your little problem is too big for Him to solve
Take it from the one who’s heard the mighty voice of God
A living testimony of His death-defying touch, my name is Lazarus”

I first heard the gospel song entitled "My Name is Lazarus" sang by Greater Vision.  It was a group originally formed by a couple of former Cathedrals and this is a fast and fun song.  Makes you wonder some, don't it.  Regardless, the four brought the man to Jesus.  That is what we are to do as well.  Lead one to Christ today!