The invalid by the pool (Bethesda) thought he needed the pool for healing. But one encounter with Jesus where Jesus asks if he wants to get well, and he is healed. Jesus asks the obvious question (do you want to get well) so the invalid will shift his focus from defeat, and the pool, to Jesus. The healing was instant. And the instruction to pick up his mat and walk was to show the invalid the truth, that he was healed. All those years--38--and one question from Jesus and the man was fully healed.
Jesus commands him to stop sinning--I presume so he doesn't end up back where he started. Jesus wanted the healing to be permanent. But he also wanted to reveal something about himself and His love. He didn't and doesn't want to see the man or any of us stuck in sin. The deeper issue of a life free in Him was the focus here.
How often are our eyes on the wrong thing to bring us relief, hope, or healing? We trust in "pools"we cannot even access like more money, status, a person, etc. Jesus looks on, asking in the Spirit, "Do you want to get well?" And there is a wellness that surpasses all of our workouts and health regimens, and even medical management. It is in Him. He is asking all of us if we want to get well. Shift your focus today from defeat to Jesus, and His healing will begin.
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