Raising The Roof - Angele Johnson - 07/26/26

What does it look like to truly carry someone else’s burden—not just in prayer, but through practical, persistent action? In **“Raising the Roof,”** Minister Angele Johnson explores the faith, determination, and compassion of the four men who refused to let any obstacle keep their paralyzed companion from reaching Jesus. Drawing from **Mark 2:1–12, Galatians 6:2, and Ecclesiastes 4:9–12**, Minister Johnson teaches that bearing another person’s burden often requires sacrifice, inconvenience, courage, and cooperation. The men in this familiar account did more than bring their friend near Jesus—they worked together, overcame the crowd, opened the roof, and stayed committed until he was placed directly before Christ. This practical and challenging message encourages believers to move beyond good intentions and become actively involved in helping others. Whether through prayer, encouragement, service, consistency, or simply being present, we are called to “raise the roof” for one another and allow God’s love to be seen through our willingness to carry burdens together.