John 5:6

When Jesus enters the area with sick people in all directions, he notices this certain man lying there and finds out that the man had been in this prone position for a long time.  He approaches him and asks him, “Do you want to get well?”  John 5:6 EFP

What would you answer Jesus if He asked you, “Do you want to get well?”  It might not be as obvious as this man lying on his back, but we all have something that weighs us down visibly or haunts us deep-down in the recesses of our heart.

Is Jesus asking you today, “Have you had enough? Do you want to let go of your pain? Do you want to release the guilt?  Do you want to feel true peace for the first time in forever?”  He would only ask if he was willing and able to do something about it.

Jesus notices me…specifically.  He knows my pain.  He is aware of my malaise.  He is aware of every prayer lifted up in those dark moments of despair and debilitating defeat.  I don’t totally understand why those prayers go unanswered from my perspective.  I only know that today may be the day when he asks me the question I have been waiting to hear…”Ruben, do you want to get well?”