Why did it take Jesus two attempts to heal this man?
Some say it is a lack of faith on the man's part. He asked for healing, but he didn't really think it would happen. I think we pray that way sometimes. Asking for what we need, but not trusting God to really make it happen. We need to ask and then receive. It's just like a gift on Christmas morning. Are you really going to leave that gift lying under the tree?
Others say the man wasn't ready to give up his disability. When we live with something for so long, good or bad, it becomes a part of us. We identify with it. So, even though we long to give it up, it's scary to take that step. So, are you living with pain, anger, hurt, disability too afraid to give it up to God? Afraid of what life will look like when you no longer have your crutch to hang onto? Jesus offers peace, love, joy, healing. Take a step & reach out to Him.
Theologians say that Jesus deliberately took two tries in order to teach His disciples a lesson. They had seen signs and wonders, but they still haven't gotten the full picture. Just like the man - he can see shapes and shadows, but the picture is still fuzzy. Do you know Jesus? Are you spending time in His Word? Do you talk with Him through prayer? You can live your whole life with a fuzzy picture, but really, how much fun is that?
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