Today's devotion (December 3) on Henry Blackaby's website really had me thinking. He cites John 5:6 in reference to Jesus asking a man who is lame if the man wanted to be healed. That is such an insightful question Jesus asked! It was penetrating to the man to whom He asked it, and it should cause us to think as well.
So many people assume that they want something (healing, spiritual growth, a good marriage, etc.) but they never go to God about the issue. Or, they go to God about the issue and do not follow in obedience when God reveals what is necessary to resolve the issue being addressed.
I must admit this hits home way too much. I can point to a few things in my life that I say want to happen a particular way, but I don't spend time alone with God about it or disobey His commands. Be thoughtful in what you do. Measure your motives and be faithful to pray about the things happening in your life. We must be quick to say "yes" to Jesus when He asks us if we want to be healed.
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