Like many others, this man had been waiting for a miracle to happen, and a sign to be given. Tiredly he watched the pool, but no angel came, or did not come for him. Thinking this to be his only chance of healing he waited next to it not knowing that there was One next to him who could heal him in a moment by His word. There are many in a similar position. We wait for a certain feeling, an impression or visitation by angels. We tiredly wait and nothing comes. Great signs from the Lord are from time to time given, however we are foolish to wait for them because the Lord is near - what more can we want? It is a very sad reflection that thousands, like myself and you, are waiting daily for a miracle through all sorts of ways. Vows, ordinances, resolutions, signs and so on. Waiting in vain. Meanwhile we forget that the Saviour is here calling to us look to Him and be saved. To trust Jesus is the sure way to every blessing. To trust God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit is the only way to find eternal life. He is worthy of all our confidence, but unbelief makes us look elsewhere, in other places for salvation, Bethesda to the warmth of His love. O that the Lord may turns His eye towards the millions and billions, toward us who wait for a sign. May He forgive our sins. May He call us by His sweet voice to rise from the bed of despair, and in the energy of faith pick up our beds and walk. O Lord, hear our prayer in this dark night so that we may rise up with the coming of the eternal light of your presence. Friend, what from this is for you?
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