21/21 chapter 5

In John chapter 5 we hear about a crazy story about a man who had been lame for 38 years. Jesus asks him an interesting question, “Do YOU want to become well?” Why in the world would Jesus ask that question, have you ever thought that just maybe not every person that is ill wants to be healed? I have tragically seen in way to often in ministry, you offer to assist people in the rehab process, but unfortunately they refuse to accept aid. The man answers basically yes, I want to but not sure how that is going to happen because no one will help me into the pool. What’s interesting is in this instance, Jesus is the one that makes the first move, Jesus is the one who ignited the conversation. Many times we find Jesus quickly being inidated with people approaching wanting something from him, but in this moment Jesus made the first move.

As we journey on down in chapter 5, Jesus begins to be persecuted by the Jews because of healing on the Sabbath and they began to taste the desire to want to kill him. Then Jesus begins to explain his relationship to the Father. Then Jesus makes an incredible proclamation “He who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life.” I mean let’s be honest, Jesus as a result of making this proclamation was either a lunatic or the Messiah. Which is a question all of us have to ask ourselves, “Is Jesus some crazy, insane man, or is he our beautiful Lord and Savior?