May 6
John 4:43-54
When “a certain royal official” became desperate because of his sick son, he turned to Jesus. He traveled about 17 miles, leaving his son behind in order to find Jesus. Imagine how desperate you have to be to leave your dying son behind. This man must have believed that healing was possible, and that Jesus was the one who could bring it about. He came to Jesus and asked him to come back with him to heal his son. Jesus responded by telling him to go and that his son was healed. It took faith for the man to travel to Jesus, it would have potentially taken even more faith to trust his son was healed. But we are told the “man took Jesus at his word,” a powerful act of faith. He then traveled 17 miles back, potentially taking a day or more, and discovered Jesus had healed his son. This news caused his whole household to believe.
When we are in moments of desperation like this unnamed official, we should also turn to Jesus. He is the only one whose promises always come true and whose word can always be trusted. This should also be enough for us. The promises of God that fill Scripture are meant to be believed. We can claim these truths as certainty, even when we have yet to see their fulfillment with our own eyes. When we see God’s faithfulness, we must increase our faith. This faith will allow us to trust God with even more desperate situations and continue to grow our faith.
Father God, thank you for all your promises to me. Help me to confidently trust what you say and walk by faith. Amen.
How can you grow your confidence and faith in the promises of God?
When “a certain royal official” became desperate because of his sick son, he turned to Jesus. He traveled about 17 miles, leaving his son behind in order to find Jesus. Imagine how desperate you have to be to leave your dying son behind. This man must have believed that healing was possible, and that Jesus was the one who could bring it about. He came to Jesus and asked him to come back with him to heal his son. Jesus responded by telling him to go and that his son was healed. It took faith for the man to travel to Jesus, it would have potentially taken even more faith to trust his son was healed. But we are told the “man took Jesus at his word,” a powerful act of faith. He then traveled 17 miles back, potentially taking a day or more, and discovered Jesus had healed his son. This news caused his whole household to believe.
When we are in moments of desperation like this unnamed official, we should also turn to Jesus. He is the only one whose promises always come true and whose word can always be trusted. This should also be enough for us. The promises of God that fill Scripture are meant to be believed. We can claim these truths as certainty, even when we have yet to see their fulfillment with our own eyes. When we see God’s faithfulness, we must increase our faith. This faith will allow us to trust God with even more desperate situations and continue to grow our faith.
Father God, thank you for all your promises to me. Help me to confidently trust what you say and walk by faith. Amen.
How can you grow your confidence and faith in the promises of God?
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