Jesus Offers Another Way
Then Jesus said to him, "Get up! Pick up your mat and walk." At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked." -- John 5:8-9
Imagine the joy this man felt that in that moment. He'd been an invalid for 38 years. When he encountered Jesus, the man was trying to get into a pool of healing waters but he had no one to help him. Oh, but he had just encountered the very best healer of all time.
This man was probably feeling that his life was hopeless. An invalid back in those days -- especially one with no one to help them -- was reduced to begging for food and taking shelter where he could. Do you ever feel that your life just won't change no matter how hard you work? Do you think your situation is hopeless too?
That's the thing about Jesus. He meets us right where we are. He holds out His hand and offers us another way. Jesus can change any hopeless situation to one that is new and full of promise. He can heal broken hearts and set our feet on the right path once again. All we have to do is accept His offer of help.
What would have happened had the man refused to believe? He could have refused to get up. He could have cast Jesus aside and let unbelief cloud his vision. Never thought about that, did you? This man had a choice, just like you and I. He chose to believe. Do you? Will you take Jesus' hand and walk a different path?
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