Jesus is the Son of God. Yes. Read that again and then really take a moment to ponder on the truth of that statement. Jesus is the Son of God.
Sometimes we get so caught up in getting our tasks done our time for reading our Bible each day takes a back seat. We are so anxious to get on our way, whether it’s to work, to take our kids to practice, to make breakfast, etc. Or maybe it’s just me. Maybe you sit in your chair every waking moment and spend time with God and marvel at the wonder of it all. Most of us don’t have that luxury. However, when we do devote our time to God it should be uninterrupted and reverent time. Continue reading “John 5:16-30 – Son of God”
“Would you like to get well?” What kind of a question is that? Jesus asks a man who has been ill for 38 years if he wants to get well. First of all, I can’t imagine being sick for that long. What kind of life had that man had? If he didn’t have anyone to put him in the water, who brought him to the pool or took care of him?
It seems like Jesus is a bit put out with people at times. I might even go so far as to say, “snarky.” His comment in verse 28, “Must I do miraculous signs and wonders before you people will believe in me?” This was in the NLT translation I have in my Bible. The NLT translation I have given you a link to above says, “Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?” Not quite as snarky.
Today’s reading continues the interaction between Jesus and the woman at the well. The exchange she has had with Jesus has filled her to overflowing, she just had to tell her friends and neighbors. Have you ever had such an experience that you just couldn’t wait to tell someone else? I know I love to hear stories my children tell after they have had a fun weekend or vacation. I want to hear all the details. They get so excited about sharing the fun they have had. It almost feels like I was there with them. We should be just as excited to share about the transformation Jesus has made in our lives.
This is a familiar story to me, how about you? As you read it today, did anything new jump out at you that perhaps you hadn’t noticed before? It’s easy to read familiar passages and just skim over them because we “know” the story. When we can take a step back and read it as if it’s the first time we’ve encountered it, something new will surface. Try reading the passage again, with fresh eyes. Then share in the comments what was new for you today.
