The disabled man in this story was throwing a full-on pity party. When Jesus asked him if he wanted to get well, he complained, “Nobody ever helps me.”
But then Jesus said, “Get up, pick up your mat and walk.” (John 5:8)
And by Jesus’ power, the man was healed.
How often do we throw pity parties for ourselves when we have problems? How often do we complain, “Nobody cares about me! Nobody helps me!”
But Jesus asks, “Do you want help? I’m more than willing.”
And if we’ll just do as he says, by his power, he will transform our lives.
How about you? Are you ready to leave the pity party and do what he says?
Or will you just stay where you are feeling sorry for yourself?
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