When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”
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What an awesome question! The Lord Jesus has such a way with words! No mincing or dancing around the issue. No, He cuts right to the heart of the matter. Would you like to get well? Would you? That is His question to you today. That is His question to your neighbors and to your friends and family who do not know Him. That is His question to those who ridicule Him in the media and the press. That is His question to those who speak out against Him and even persecute those who believe in Him. That is His question to all of humanity. He is not just talking about physical wellness here. Jesus is talking about our very souls being cleansed, our guilt being purged, and our sins being forgiven. He is talking about the wellness of the mind, soul, and spirit, in addition to the body. There is nothing wrong with you that He cannot fix. His death on the cross offers these benefits. The amazing thing is that no matter what you've done, how you've done it, or who you've been... the offer stands as firm today as it stood yesterday and the day before. The question... Would you like to get well? Your response.... If you would like to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior... Dear Lord Jesus, I believe in You. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again in three days defeating death. I have sinned. I am a sinner. Please forgive me for my sins. Please give me the power to live for You all the days of my life. Thank You for forgiving me. In Jesus' name. Amen. Life Lesson: There is nothing wrong with us that Jesus cannot fix. Dear God,
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Scripture quotations marked "NKJV™" are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. |
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