January 20
JOHN 4
46 So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at Capernaum there was an official whose son was ill. 47 When this man heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went to him and asked him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. 48 So Jesus said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” 49 The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.” 50 Jesus said to him, “Go; your son will live.” The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went on his way. 51 As he was going down, his servants met him and told him that his son was recovering. 52 So he asked them the hour when he began to get better, and they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” 53 The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.” And he himself believed, and all his household. 54 This was now the second sign that Jesus did when he had come from Judea to Galilee. – John 4:46-54
JOHN 4 JESUS HEALS AN OFFICIAL’S SON
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
As Jesus came down to Cana where he had his first sign
An official was desperate for healing for his son who is ill
That man knew and believed that Jesus is the only one who can heal him
So, in faith, he asked Jesus to heal him and at that time, Jesus did another sign
He healed the official’s son from illness that seventh hour Jesus said he would.
Have you ever wondered what is the criteria for Jesus to give a sign to the people? Why would he heal this official’s son and not other sick persons. I think that there are requirements for Jesus to show up and let himself be glorified. This man is an official and yet had the humility to seek Jesus’ help. Faith is another reason why Jesus complied.
Mark 11:22-24 explains this very clearly by Jesus to his disciples. 22 Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. 23 I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. 24 I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.
REFLECTION
• Share an experience where Jesus brought a sign in your life?
