Jewels from John # 5 - When We Have No One

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Devotion # 5

When We Have No One

 For the Audio Version Click Here: When We Have No One

"The sick man answered, 'Sir, I don't have anyone here to put me in the pool when the water is stirred up; while I am trying to get in, somebody else gets there first.'" John 5:7 (NKJV)

The pool near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, called Bethesda was a unique place. An angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred the water and whoever stepped in first was healed of whatever infirmity they had. The Bible records that a very large multitude of sick and disabled people were all awaiting their turn.

It was here that Jesus met this man who was bed-ridden with an infirmity for 38 long years. Jesus knew everything about the man and his predicament, and asked him a very important question, “Do you want to get well?” His reply was amazing. Not knowing who it was who was asking this question, he replied, “Sir, I have no man…” John 5:7 (KJV). There was no man to help him, assist him or care for him. What no man did or could do for 38 years, Jesus did in an instant. At the very words of Jesus he got up, took up his mat and walked.

Most of us can recall situations in our lives when we were let down by someone whom we trusted in much, or of a time when someone gave their word, and didn’t remember or bother to keep it, or when someone did promise to help but pulled back at the last minute. There are other situations, when we looked up to a physician or a specialist hoping they could reverse a diagnosis, only to find that they could offer no hope.  

Whatever our circumstance may be, let’s shift our focus off of people and look to the Lord who is close at hand. Numbers 23:19 says it this way, “God is not like people. He tells no lies.  He is not like humans. He doesn’t change his mind.  When he says something, he does it.  When he makes a promise, he keeps it.” (GW)

Here’s a comforting thought from Romans 10:11 - "The Scripture says, 'Whoever believes in Him (the Lord) will not be disappointed.'" (GNT).
                           For the Audio Version Click Here: When We Have No One
    
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Esther Collins
Email: thelifetransformingword@gmail.com

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  1. UnknownJanuary 28, 2019 at 8:11 AM

    Nice one

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  2. UnknownJanuary 28, 2019 at 7:40 PM

    Our God is a gracious God. He remembers the destitutes and those who are bowed down. Your devotional article highlights this point. This can soothe the hearts of such people. May God bless you abundantly

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  3. UnknownJanuary 28, 2019 at 9:05 PM

    Amen! He never changes and will never leave nor forsake us. Thank you for being a blessing Esther

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