Bible Verse for December 7th.

When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, He asked him, "Do you want to get well?"

John 5:6
NLT Bible

His solution seemed hopeless. The Bible tells us that this man had been sick for thirty eight years. It is possible that he had resigned himself to his situation and believed he would remain in his current state. Everyone knew this man needed healing, but Jesus wanted to hear it from him so He looked at him with compassion and asked him if he wanted to get well. The man indicated that he wanted to be well and instantly, Jesus healed him. Many of us are in dire need of healing and restoration today. We've been in the same situation for far too long and have resigned ourselves to a future filled with the same problems. People may even have told us to learn to live with our situation.

This is not God's will for us. He wants to heal and restore us, but we have to acknowledge our need and cry out to Him for help. For many, it could be a compulsive behaviour, a weight problem, a wrong relationship, a chronic ailment or a negative attitude. We've been in this state for so long, that it's become normal and we've accepted it as our fate. We must shake off these defeating thoughts and recognize that God is able to turn things around for us. We must get rid of our complacency, put aside our excuses and ask God to intervene on our behalf. When we get to this point, miracles will happen in our lives.

Thank you Jesus for Your healing and deliverance. I need you to heal and deliver me, to take away this pain and set me free. Lord, I've been in this state for too long and I need a touch from you. I love you, Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!
Lydia