From Sunday Morning
by Pastor Nave on October 25, 2015
Scripture speaks about a man by the pool of Bethesda, who had an infirmity 38 years (John 5:2–9). The pool of Bethesda was a place where miracles happened. An angel would come down at a certain season and trouble the water. The first to enter the water had their life changed forever.
There’s nothing worse than being at the right place at the right time and missing out on an opportunity. Why did God only trouble the water at a certain season? This story finds its place in Scripture to teach us a truth for today: We no longer need to be in the right place at the right time. When Jesus shows up, we can get our miracle! We no longer need to wait!
Two Keys to Receiving Our Miracle
Decide
It’s not a question in God’s mind that He wants to bestow a miracle in our life. We need to decide that we want to be delivered. All healings were settled at Calvary—by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). Receiving a miracle is never a Jesus’ problem. It is always an “us” problem.
When Jesus saw the man lame for 38 years next to the pool of Bethesda, He stopped the miracle mid-motion. He asked the man if he wanted to be delivered (John 5:6). Decide ends in “cide” which means “death.” To make a decision in Jesus, we need to kill every other option. We need to give life to the Jesus option.
When we decide we want our miracle, Jesus will heal us. When we receive the freedom to walk, we do not need anyone to carry us anymore. Our miracle will free us from any bondage and affliction. When we receive that freedom, we should never walk back into our sickness! Jesus is here to push us from our pain, loose us from being lost, and deliver us from being destroyed.
Realize
We need to come to the realization there is nothing strong enough to keep us away from God’s healing touch. There is nothing that can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38–39). If we think we cannot be healed today, Jesus has eliminated every excuse. Jesus has all power and there is nothing impossible for Him!
Now is the Time
Today is the day of our salvation (II Corinthians 6:2). It’s open season. Get what you need from God today—don’t wait.
