‘When this man heard that Jesus had arrived in Galilee from Judea, he went to him and begged him to come and heal his son, who was close to death. “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living.’ John 4: 47 & 50-51
“Go; your son lives,” Jesus said to the man. It was a 4-6 hour journey home. His son was sick. So sick that this father travelled hours to beg Jesus for a miracle. Can you imagine the journey home? The thoughts swirling around this man’s head – Did Jesus really just heal my son? He didn’t even see him. Can this really happen? Did I miss my son’s last hours to go on this ridiculous journey?
So many questions, so many of us can relate. We pray for a miracle, but we’re restless and full of doubt. In the case of this desperate Father, Jesus healed his son – bringing his entire household to faith. But, how does this miracle relate to our lives, today? What can we learn about Jesus from this miracle of healing?
- Nothing is impossible with God.
- Jesus can heal because of the faith of others.
- Jesus doesn’t have to be physically present to heal.
- Only God sees the full picture and knows why some are healed and others aren’t.
- Our role is to trust the results of our prayers, whether they make sense or not.
Maybe your need isn’t a physical illness like this sick boy. Maybe you’re carrying around emotional or spiritual wounds. If we’re honest, we could all use some healing in our lives – right? Maybe twenty years ago you had an abortion. You didn’t feel you were ready to be a mother so you made a choice. But this choice still haunts you. Overwhelmed with guilt and pain, you’re in desperate need of God’s healing and forgiving power. Perhaps it’s abuse you experienced growing up. You need God’s supernatural power to forgive and move on - because right now you just can’t.
Whatever it may be, the same Jesus who healed this sick little boy, in spite of the father’s questions, uncertainties and doubts, still heals today. If you confess your sins to God – He will forgive you. If you confess your inability to forgive others, He will help you.
Are you in need of physical, spiritual or emotional healing in your life? Maybe you’ve been praying for a miracle but struggle with doubt, questions and lack of faith. Take your needs before Jesus and leave the rest to Him. Let Him reveal what healing can look like in your life.
