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Jesus came to Jerusalem for an invalid man to make him well

Shabbat Shalom from Kent, London- 08Aug2025

Jesus came to Jerusalem for an invalid man to make him well

Scripture Reference: Jn 5:1-15

Big news! Jesus was in Jerusalem, near the Sheep Gate, at a pool with five covered colonnades. Its Hebrew name is Bethesda, also known as the House of Grace.

It’s no wonder that Bethesda emerged as a sanctuary for countless individuals in pain and despair, offering Hope, a House of Mercy, and boundless GRACE. A vast multitude of the crippled, sick, blind, lame, and paralyzed flocked there, drawn by the promise of receiving this extraordinary GRACE.

We need Grace in this age as well. In a society overwhelmed by digital toxicity, social media influence, and constant distractions, Grace is what we are truly missing. There's no doubt we lack this experience, but Jesus is ready to offer a transformative encounter.

I thought Jesus came to Jerusalem to perform extraordinary miracles among the many invalid people, creating sensational news viewed by billions. To my surprise, He approached one nameless man, an invalid who had been crippled for 38 years. Jesus saw him—Elohim—and knew he had endured that condition for a long time. This amazes me—the man did not care about Jesus, yet Christ Jesus cared deeply for him. 

He knows our condition and situation. We don’t need to inform Him of anything—everything is happening for us, not to us. Every trial that comes our way may be tied to a timeline, but He will surely break that chain in His time.

This man definitely way out of the reach to Jesus on his own- But Jesus stopped at him and asked a very important question, that we need to pay attention at this age and stage too- 

DO YOU WANT TO GENT WELL? I thought a desperate YES would come from him- to my surprise, he started giving all kinds of practical excuses.

Let us say to him- Yes, I want to be healed, desire to become well, please make me whole. I wish to have a health and strength. Jesus Restore my life, place me on the steady path. Let us not give past experience, past excuses. All those excuses were valid, but JESUS was not there to hear them. He came there for a purpose. How is our preparation to receive whole portion of what He is up to?

To realign him to HIS Purpose, JESUS issued an executive order- GET UP, PICK and WALK.

The man has healed on that spot- Immediately he was made well. He picked up his bedroll, walked off- the place is vacant now.

It's for freedom that CHRIST has set us free- Gel 5:1

Dear Father, help us rise above our circumstances, situations, limited thoughts, and excuses, and focus on the higher plans You have for us. Enable us to reclaim our belongings, positions, opportunities, promises, health, healing, peace, a bright future, deliverance, favour, approvals, protection, guidance, kindness, counselling, and navigation prepared for us by You. We will walk in You, with You, and for You, holding firmly to our faith. Please keep us rooted in You, for You have already defeated the works of evil. You bore our sins, and by Your stripes, we are healed. Help us abandon selfish ways and unrighteous thoughts, returning to You to experience Your compassion and free pardon. I will seek You first in my life and come to You directly. You are the one who makes us whole. Thank You for guiding us to greatness and helping us remain in You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Peace be upon the State of Israel and us. Shalom. Have a Good Weekend. 

In His Grip

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