Something Old: Today I continued to read of the many miracles that Jesus performed and the controversial issues that surrounded His actions. My attention today rest in John 5:1-15, Jesus Heals the Lame Man for several reasons. First this man didn’t seek out Jesus, Jesus sought him out (v. 6). This man did not even know who Jesus was (v.13). Jesus sought this man out a second time (v. 14) and asked him to stop sinning. Jesus heals this man, knowing this man’s sin, which he persists in practicing up to the moment of his healing and beyond. Jesus knows this man will turn Him in to the authorities, who are determined to kill Him. But yet Jesus still heals him, not because of who he is, but because of the kindness of Jesus alone and the grace that he provides.
Something New: Jesus ministered to this man. I wonded if he ever came to faith? Jesus served this man. I wondered if he will be saved? After reading John 5:1-15 I find this whole scene awesome and a great example of God’s grace! Just like the lame man, when I miss seeing what Jesus is doing, He still heals me and cares for me even when I don’t always ask for it or deserve it. Jesus didn’t just serve those who would be saved. He served because of who He is, not because of the worthiness of those served. He served because of His love for all, regardless of whether the love he poured out was given back or not. What an awesome God! How amazing is His grace! God’s forgiveness is the greatest gift I will ever receive. I can’t neglect his gracious offer.
Something To Do: Turn from sin and seek God’s forgiveness to be spiritually healed. Love like Jesus loved.
John 5:1-15 stood out to me. I’ve been reading through Wendy’s new book Yes, No and Maybe and have been faced with my selfishness. Saying no to myself is hard! This passage spoke to me about doing the hard work of being made well. Do I want to be made well? Am I willing to do the work required to walk in obedience? Am I willing to go against the flow of the world to gain intimacy with God? John5:41-44 reminded me to be seeking God’s approval and not mans.
Mark 3:5 convicted me about what state my heart is in…is it hard or soft. Would Jesus look on me with sadness or joy?
My Takeaways: Grace
Something Old: Today I continued to read of the many miracles that Jesus performed and the controversial issues that surrounded His actions. My attention today rest in John 5:1-15, Jesus Heals the Lame Man for several reasons. First this man didn’t seek out Jesus, Jesus sought him out (v. 6). This man did not even know who Jesus was (v.13). Jesus sought this man out a second time (v. 14) and asked him to stop sinning. Jesus heals this man, knowing this man’s sin, which he persists in practicing up to the moment of his healing and beyond. Jesus knows this man will turn Him in to the authorities, who are determined to kill Him. But yet Jesus still heals him, not because of who he is, but because of the kindness of Jesus alone and the grace that he provides.
Something New: Jesus ministered to this man. I wonded if he ever came to faith? Jesus served this man. I wondered if he will be saved? After reading John 5:1-15 I find this whole scene awesome and a great example of God’s grace! Just like the lame man, when I miss seeing what Jesus is doing, He still heals me and cares for me even when I don’t always ask for it or deserve it. Jesus didn’t just serve those who would be saved. He served because of who He is, not because of the worthiness of those served. He served because of His love for all, regardless of whether the love he poured out was given back or not. What an awesome God! How amazing is His grace! God’s forgiveness is the greatest gift I will ever receive. I can’t neglect his gracious offer.
Something To Do: Turn from sin and seek God’s forgiveness to be spiritually healed. Love like Jesus loved.
John 5:1-15 stood out to me. I’ve been reading through Wendy’s new book Yes, No and Maybe and have been faced with my selfishness. Saying no to myself is hard! This passage spoke to me about doing the hard work of being made well. Do I want to be made well? Am I willing to do the work required to walk in obedience? Am I willing to go against the flow of the world to gain intimacy with God? John5:41-44 reminded me to be seeking God’s approval and not mans.
Mark 3:5 convicted me about what state my heart is in…is it hard or soft. Would Jesus look on me with sadness or joy?