Lying in bed may seem to be like a good way to relax and have a rest.
After all, that is what the bed is for - to let the whole body relax and be at ease.
But to lie in bed the whole day, or for a few days, or for an extended period of time does not sound good at all.
Because the human body is made to be active and to move about and to work and beautify the world.
But for that paralysed man in the gospel, he was stuck to his bed and to move about he has be carried on his bed.
Jesus healed that man and as the gospel puts it, the Power of the Lord was behind His works of healing.
Indeed, the Power of the Lord restores us to our full human dignity and purpose so that we can glorify God in all that we do.
Though at times we may feel like a dry arid land without vegetation and nothing bears fruit, we take heart in what the 1st reading tell us about restoration and salvation.
"Look, your God is coming, vengeance is coming, the retribution of God, he is coming to save you".
So even though things may go against us, God is for us and He will save us.
Let us stand with God and see the marvellous works He will do for us.