Will You Be Made Whole?
When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been in that condition now a long time, He said to him, Do you want to be healed?
- John 5:6
Jesus asked the man beside the Pool of Bethesda if he wanted to be made whole. This may seem to be an odd question, but it really is not. Many appear to be seeking a miracle, but do not really want a miracle. They have grown comfortable with their condition, enjoying their self-pity and the attention they receive. Or they may be wishing for a miracle, but don't really expect one to come.
How long will you wait on the bank, while the rivers of living water course past you? Say good-bye to sympathy and complacency. Cast aside the maybe, the perhaps, and the someday syndromes. Do not allow yourself to become an impotent Christian, lying by the water, too blind to see God, and with no power to overcome.
Take the initiative. Get to know Jesus. Get to know His Word. Stop waiting for a man to help you. Stretch out your hand, and allow Jesus to lift you up. How are you stretching out to Jesus today?
Lord Jesus, I am stretching out to You today. I am taking the initiative to know You better. Help me as I study to know Your word better. Amen.
Further Reading
- John 5:6
- Matthew 7:12
- Numbers 30:2
