Made Whole
Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 5:1-15 Worship song: You made me whole Meditation: The story of the impotent folks waiting patiently on the porches surrounding the pool called Bethesda bears a similarity to the many persons who lie in the hospital beds waiting to recover from their illnesses, waiting for their healing and breakthrough. The impotent folks at the poolside had faith, and they believe that if they continue to wait, they will one day receive their healing. The patients who visited hospitals also believe and expect the doctors to administer the right remedy that will help in their healing process. The most intriguing part of the story as it relates to the scripture is the man who lived with his infirmity for thirty-eight years, yet he never lost hope. His faith and belief that there was still hope are evident in his consistent visit to the pool. His condition caused him to lose his ability to move swiftly to the pool, so he was never able to...