Jesus said to him, “Go
your way; your son lives.” So the man believed the
word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way. – John 4:50
Some people only come to Jesus in times of crisis.
After 9/11 for a short time many people sought comfort in churches. That
seeking spirit did not last. Today, over a decade removed from the horrific day
of terror our nation is not better but worse in many ways. In many ways we are
further form God not nearer. That’s superficial. That’s delinquent. That’s
sinful. That’s sad.
There is an account of a nobleman who came to
Jesus in a time of crisis. His son was at the point of death. There are
important lessons to learn from this account. The nobleman couldn’t prepare for
this life crisis. No one can prepare for a life crisis. They just come and by
nature they are unexpected.
Jesus had just returned to the village of His first miracle, Cana. Upon
entering Cana a nobleman in full life crisis approached Him (John 4:46). One
commentator states, “This nobleman was
popular, prominent, and powerful—a courtier in Herod’s court. Yet the saying of
Jesus’ day is still true today: “The black camel of grief kneels at every man’s
gate.” It doesn’t matter how rich, powerful, or successful one might be. Sooner
or later, we all experience sorrow and tragedy.”
If you are interested in
reading the rest of this teaching go to Pastor Claude’s blog at www.theshepherdofhope.blogspot.com
. God bless you with a deeper understanding of His healing and faith.
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