This scripture tells about the lame man at the pool of Bethesda. We can observe several important things in this incident:
1) He showed up.
2) He watched for the movement of the water, indicating healing was available.
3) He had to get into the water.
One day, Jesus shows up. He's not attracted to those in need, but to those in faith. Jesus doesn't assume by our actions that we desire to be healed, but by our obedience to His commands. (Even if the actions are of great inconvenience.) Just because people show up in a prayer line doesn't mean they want to be healed.
Once Jesus determines the man wants to be healed, He commands him to rise, take up his bed, and walk. The command was something the lame man wanted to do, but thought he couldn't. God always seems to be able to give us a command that challenges us to submit our will. Until we obey, no connection to the power is made, and therefore no results.
After years of routine obedience, the man responds to Jesus' commands and obeys. His daily habit of going to the pool, watching for the waters to move, and attempting to get in before others, prepared him for that moment when Jesus arrived on the scene.
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