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Jesus Heals an Invalid at Bethesda
"Do you want to get well?" It's an important question because not everyone does. The man at the Bethesda Pool doesn't answer directly when Jesus asks this of him. Instead, he begins to tell Jesus a story about his unfortunate history.
How often do we do the same?
When God comes to us and asks us if we want to get well, do we begin to rehearse a long history of disappointments? When we could simply say, "Yes! Make me well!" Fortunately for us and the man at the pool, Jesus steps outside the conversation we're trying to have with Him and says, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” Sometimes, He just intervenes in our life to offer us healing and life while we're still rehearsing how we got where we are in the first place.
Questions for Reflection
- What hurts and disappointments might be keeping you from getting well?
- What might God want to do to release you from past hurts to bring healing to you?
- How can you begin to say "yes" to God's offer of wellness?
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About this Plan
Jesus performed many signs, but John recorded seven so that his readers would believe. This plan has the same aim. It presents a collection of miracles that Jesus and his disciples performed, showing us God’s character, His heart toward humanity, and His ability to move on our behalf. Not only that, we have Jesus' promise that through the power of the Holy Spirit, we will do those things and more.
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