Get Up and Walk

There’s a story in John 5 about a man who represents a lot of people who refuse to change. When Jesus visited the Bethesda pool where the sick gathered, hoping to get healed, one of the people waiting to get healed was a man who had been crippled for 38 years. Jesus saw him, He asked if he wanted to be healed.

His answer tells why he hadn’t been healed in 38 years. The man was avoiding responsibility and was also blaming others. Jesus didn’t feel sorry for him. Instead, Jesus said, rather sternly, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” For change to occur in your life, you can’t be a prisoner of your circumstances.

Know that God is willing to help you today. You just have to decide to trust Him, get up, and actively pursue the freedom He’s giving you.

Scripture Reading : John Chapter 5.0