Sunday, 12 December 2021

THE IMPOTENT MAN AT POOL OF BETHESDA

In the journey of life we may find ourselves in a cross road but what we do to get ourselves out is more important. Your situation should not make you powerless; you need to rise above your situation and looking inward at times will help you get on your feet. Before shifting blame you need an inward assessment of your life and find out which area of your life you need to work on in order to achieve your goal. The impotent man at the pool of Bethesda was said to have been in his situation for 38 years; he was unable to help himself, he was powerless and ineffective; his faith was ineffective and his character was offensive to everyone around him; no wonder he was unable to make it to the pool for years. He was in the same situation and at the same spot for a very long time but that will not be you in Jesus name; you are moving forward by the mercy of God upon your life in Jesus name. It was obvious that he truly needed help that is why Jesus approached him; but his character is what kept people away from him. Our character can be an impediment that chases helpers away from us and only Jesus can help such individuals. He was not the only sick person at the pool but he was the only person described as impotent because he was the only one looking helpless; that his attitude contributed to his long stay in that particular spot.  John 5:5(And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years 6 When Jesus saw him lie and knew that he had been now a longtime in that case, he saith unto him wilt thou be made whole? 7 the impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me 8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk  And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed and walked: and on the same day was the Sabbath). He was close to his miracle but yet he could not receive it; his solution was in front of him but he remained in that situation for 38 years, what an irony? Most times people find themselves in this kind of situation; that’s why we need to constantly search ourselves to know where the problem lies. In the case of the impotent man at the pool he was his own problem. First, he refuses to let go of offence, unforgiveness is a burden and you need to drop it in order to move fast and get to the pool before any other person. Secondly, He was a complainer in chief, everyone was his problem. He thought people were meant to help him and since they did not, he is now offended by them. Complaining only complicates your matter, it does not help anyone and God hate it. Those who complain in the wilderness were destroyed (1 Corinthians 10:10). Thirdly, he was carrying a heavy burden of sin; he loved it so much that he refused to let it go. When Blind Bartimaeus encountered Jesus, he cried for mercy and quickly dropped his burden and ran fast to receive his sight (Mark 10:46-52). But the impotent man was hugging his burden and complicating it by complaining and adding more loads. The impotent man assumed that he was righteous and that kept him in the same spot. He was a slave that loves his chain; he love that sin so much that he was not bothered that he has been in the same situation for 38 years. How did I know? Jesus Christ asked if he would be made whole and instead of jumping for the opportunity he began to shift blame on those who refused to help him; even after he was made whole, Jesus found him again in the temple gathering sin; hear what he told him. John 5:14(Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple and said unto him behold thou art made whole: sin no more lest a worse thing come unto thee). When you are set free you don’t go back to your vomit, you separate yourself. The pool of opportunity is staring at you but yet you can’t jump in because of the heavy burden that you are carrying; now it is time to drop it at the feet of Jesus and move forward. The only saving grace the impotent man has was that he recognizes that he needs help is just that  he does not have what it requires to get human help but Jesus Christ helped him; he will help you today in Jesus name. Here is the good news; Jesus is the pool of Bethesda; He is all you need to get all your desire met and He is standing right in front of you asking you the same question, would you be made whole? Your response will determine whether you will move forward or not. The choice is yours; I know you will make the right choice today by accepting him as your Lord and savior and be safe forever.

 Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

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