At the pool of Bethesda a man had been physically incapacitated for 38 years and could not walk. When Jesus asked if he wanted to get well, he replied that there was no one to help him. Then Jesus said ... ""Get up! Pick up your mat and walk." (John 5:6-8). Too often we are like this man on that mat ... accustomed to our place of sorrow and grief... enjoy being a victim and being comfortable. Friend, know for sure God has a plan for your life and a purpose for your pain. Do not wallow in self-pity and despair. Instead surrender them to Jesus. Then take courage to get up and walk in Jesus name!
Day 187 - Have Fear of God Read: Psalm 145; Proverbs 6:28-31; Revelation 6; 2 Samuel 15-16 2 Samuel 15 & 16 15:13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.” To me, as a parent, it is so sad to note that King David got to run for his life from his own son, Absalom. His own son schemed for 40 years (15:7) to topple his own father - could you believe that? This is our Bible - it will not hide - all the successes and failures of God's people are truthfully reported. Why did King David suffer this? It started with his own sin of adultery with Bathsheba (11:3) Even though God had forgiven him when he sincerely repented by recognising that he sinned against the Lord (12:13), King David nee...
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