John 5:4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. KJV
AND I PRAYED, I read about the man at the pool of Bethesda. I have heard many people criticize this man. They say he should have been able to get in the water and be healed. But he told Jesus he had no one to help him.
This means others did have help. When they wanted something they could be like the modern day car drivers who rush ahead of others who are in line and then cut in at the last second. They care nothing for those who wait their turn.
This man at the pool was polite and waited his turn. He could not stay at the pool all the time. He would have to eat and sleep, etc. Whenever he left, others would quickly take his place. The church leaders should have organized a line so they could go one at a time into the pool.
He was a sick man. He was weak and feeble. Someone should have had compassion on him. Who did? Jesus. Jesus had compassion. Jesus healed him right there at the pool. Jesus loved the man who no one else helped or cared for. Jesus singled out the hurting and lonely man.
Father, You know each heart and the life You have planned for it. Help me to be a love, a light, to the hurting. Bring repentance, bring conviction to the arrogant and the proud. Bring food to the hungry, strength to the weak, and healing to the ones who are broken in spirit or body. Fill me with You and Your love. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.
And God said: I love you, My Child and as a dove flutters through the sky, so My love descends upon you. You have answered amazing and well to the tests I have given you. Now arise. Eat. Fast no more for I Am with you. Shalom.