Text: John 5:1-16
We recently finished our series on Faithfulness. Before we get into the next series, we're going to take a look at the miracle Jesus did at the Pool of Bethesda.
The man Jesus approached had an infirmity for 38 years. Jesus asked him, "Do you want to be made well?" This might seem like a no-brainer since the individual was in a place where healing took place. Yet, just because a person is going after something doesn't mean they really want it.
He doesn't give a direct, "Yes or No," answer, but proceeds to explain why it was impossible for him to get healing. An angel would come down at certain times and stir the waters. The first person into the pool would be healed. Alas, he had no one to help him and someone always beat him into the water.
As years went by without healing, this could well have tempered his expectations. There's something known to do to obtain healing, but he sees a hindrance. How terrible it is to be pursuing a goal you feel you cannot attain because of obstacles you cannot change.
How does Jesus respond to the man and what can we do to have our prayers answered? To hear the entire message, please visit our website and click on the Media Tab. You can listen online, download it to your MP3 player, or podcast.
Have the problems of life beaten you down? Do you want to know if a relationship with Jesus can really make a difference in your situations? Come on out to Zoe Christian Fellowship, 1111 Easton Rd. (Route 611), in Warrington, PA. Our Sunday Morning Service begins at 10:00 AM, along with Super Church for kids.
We look forward to meeting you!
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