How can you believe when you accept glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the one who alone is God?
John 5:44
Do you believe?
In this chapter of John, Jesus has healed the man by the pool at Bethesda. This man has had his infirmity for thirty eight-years and was unable to get into the pool when the waters "moved." Others were faster and hurried before him. They cut him off from the healing. Jesus saw his predicament and said, "take up thy bed and walk."
When the Jews found out that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, they were especially incensed. There was no recognition of amazing grace— no praise, nor belief. There was criticism and hate.
We in our daily lives must not be so short-sighted. Honor and praise are due our Lord continually. For the many loving blessings he has given us, and for the perfect guidance he gives that we cannot know. If we believe in Him we must thank Him for his presence in our lives, reflect it in our actions, and connect more fully with Him through daily prayer or quiet Bible-reading.
But I am convinced that instead of asking for more help, we should be thanking for help already given , trusting in His knowledge of our needs, knowing that nothing is lacking in his care.
Beverly Fahlstrom
