John 5:6
“When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?’”
In a place full of suffering, Jesus focused on one man. That’s who Jesus is. He is personal, intentional, and attentive. He doesn’t just see crowds; He sees you.
His question, “Do you want to get well?” goes deeper than the surface. It’s not just about physical healing, it’s about readiness. Healing requires a willing heart, one that’s open to change.
For years, the man placed his hope in the water. His breakthrough didn’t come from the method he trusted; it came from the voice of Jesus standing right next to him.
We also can fixate on how God will move, and miss the truth that He’s already here? For years the man placed his hope in how God should work and missed the truth that God is already here. Trust God. He knows what is best for us.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Prayer: Lord, shift my focus from the method to Your presence. Give me a willing heart that’s ready for true healing.