Get Up and Clean Up! In John 5, theres a story about a man who I believe represents a lot of people who refuse to change. During a Jewish feast in Jerusalem, Jesus visited the Bethesda pool where sick people gathered, hoping to get healed. One of the people waiting to get healed was a man who had been crippled for 38 years. When Jesus saw him, He asked if he wanted to be healed. To me, the mans answer tells us why he hadnt been healed in 38 years. He said, I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. Bottom line, the man was avoiding responsibility. His second problem was that he blamed others. The man said, While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me. How did Jesus respond? Jesus didnt feel sorry for him. Instead, Jesus said, rather sternly, Get up! Pick up your mat and walk. For change to occur in your life, you cant be a prisoner of your circumstances. Know that God is willing to help you today. You just have to decide to trust Him, get up, and actively pursue the freedom Hes giving you. Prayer Starter: God, I dont want to be a victim of my circumstances. I want to change. I receive Your strength and Your freedom today. I believe that real change can occur in my life as I walk with You. #WordOfTheDayNHIC
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:31:35 +0000