One Sabbath, Lord Jesus walked near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem, where there was a pool of water. This place was called “Bethesda,” or “House of Mercy” in Hebrew. Around the pool were five porches upon which laid many sick people. They were waiting for an angel of God to move the water in the pool. This movement would heal the first person to enter the water. A man had lain on one of the porches for many years.
Lord Jesus asked him, "Do you wish to get well?" The man had been sick for 38 years.
He answered the Lord, "Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, but while I am coming, another steps down before me."
Lord Jesus responded, "Get up, pick up your pallet and walk." Immediately the man became well, and picked up his pallet and began to walk. (John 5:2-9)
Have you ever felt that there was no one to help you with a big problem? Lord Jesus is there. Just say, "Help me Lord!" He needs to hear from you, just as He had to hear from the sick man.
This help is available to anyone. Anyone who calls on the Name of Jesus. (Romans 10:12) He is the God of mercy. His mercies are new daily. (Lamentations 3:22-23)
He is alive. He is powerful. He is Lord over all things. (Colossians 1:17)
Call out to Him with all your hurts and needs. He loves you.
(C) 2020 Kelly Jadon