Before you think Jesus forgets about you, think again. He knows everything you’re going through before you even tell him. He only has your best interests at heart and won’t ever pass you by.
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. And one of the stories in the Bible I can most relate to is of the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda. And I like the King James Version. It says there that when Jesus saw that man lying there, He “knew” that it had been a long time. In other words, long before Jesus arrived at the pool, he knew; he understood the man’s predicament. And that is so comforting. Jesus knows your health problems, even before your doctor gives a clear diagnosis. And it’s because he loves you and knows what he’s doing, that you can trust that God has your best interests at heart. He knows your pain, he is aware of your fears, the medications you take, the tests you need. And like that man at the pool of Bethesda, Jesus will not pass you by. Yes, you may well get healed; but if not, he’ll have a different healing for you: a deeper, more lasting healing than you can possibly imagine.
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