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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