GET YOUR FEET WET

I decided to revisit the book of John in the First5 app this morning.  I landed on verse 5 where the man had been paralyzed on his mat for many years.  Jesus stopped to talk with the man and he told Jesus that no one would help him off his mat.  Jesus responded, “Get up and move yourself.”  Jesus probably wasn’t that curt, but you get what I’m saying.

This man was filled with excuses.  He was playing the blame game, blaming his condition on others.  The whole time he laid there waiting for someone else to help him.  If he had only realized that he could move himself.

When I think about this I just shake my head.  This poor man in this condition for so long when all he had to do was go a few feet into a pool of water and he would be healed.  Instead he sat gazing into the water hoping that one day someone would move him.

How many times have you made excuses?  Have you sat only a few feet away from a miracle and not taken it?  Have you been paralyzed with fear, worry or anxiety not wanting to move? 

The Lord wants you to get up and going.  He wants you to realize that you can move yourself.  You don’t need help from others in this world.  As long as you have faith in Him locking your eyes on his truth than you can move.  You can move yourself to the pool of hope and transformation. 

Redirect your focus on the one who heals and gives you direction.  Take the first step off your mat and walk with Jesus.  He never leaves you nor forsakes you.  The pool to cleanse you is only a few feet away.   Its time to move off your mat and get your feet wet. 

John 5:6