‭‭John‬ ‭5‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “‘Do you want to get well?’ ‘Sir,’ the invalid replied, ‘I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.’”

Notice in today’s verse Jesus asks the unnamed man if he wants to be healed when He already knows the answer. Jesus desires for us to be in a relationship with Him where we communicate our needs and dreams. In this particular story, Jesus sought this man to heal him. Jesus goes after us in the same way and He desires for us to seek Him. 

Are you in need of a transformation, physically, spiritually, or mentally? Are those near you pushing to get ahead instead of helping you along? In your quiet time with God, I encourage you to open up and share those needs with Him. Also take a moment to pray for the needs of others. Let’s join together and help each other transform our hearts and minds for God’s glory.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for seeking me when I fail to seek You. I lay before You my needs and the needs of those around me. Guide me in helping others along our Christian walk. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.