DATE POSTED
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and I was blessed to be at Mariposa Apartment Homes, San Marcos, TX when God inspired me to prepare this devotional. My Footnote will tell you how to find and read any and all episodes that I have shared over the years.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Read John 5:1-9 in your Bible or click on it to read it online in the Living Bible (TLB).

APPLICATION – as inspired by the Holy Spirit
I hope you’ve taken a moment to read the verses referenced above, as they’ll help you better grasp the context of this devotional.

At first glance, it may seem like I’m about to highlight a gospel of riches for believers. However, I’m always intrigued by the account of Jesus asking a lame man what he wants, even though it’s evident the man can’t walk. This man might also be poor, as his inability to walk likely prevented him from working. Yet, Jesus wanted to hear the man’s deepest needs and desires.

Consider this, dear friends: many of us attend church each week, but have we ever pondered why? If Jesus asked if we wanted salvation, healing, or a closer relationship with Him, would we have an answer? The blind man had been sick for 38 years and made his way to the healing pool daily. Why didn’t he ask someone to help him into the water? Similarly, we attend church hoping for salvation but never invite Jesus into our hearts.

The Bible tells us that Jesus poured out His grace on the Samaritan woman at the well, who then introduced her town to Jesus. When Jesus healed the lame man, he rejoiced and shared the good news. Jesus has so much more in store for us if we speak up and tell Him our desires. Our needs are unique, but God’s power is limitless. Don’t just attend worship; share your heart with Jesus. Worship Him with purity and boldness, and tell Him your needs. He cares for you and, at the right hand of the Father, He petitions for you daily. As we step out in faith, others will follow if they see our relationship with Jesus.

PRAYER
“Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your love and mercy. Despite my unworthiness, You endured the cross so that I might enjoy heaven. You healed a man burdened for 38 years, showing Your cared for him. Similarly, You see our needs and hear our cries for mercy. Teach us to look to You for every need and to trust in Your wisdom and Your power. I surrender all to You and wait for Your mercy. Bless those who read this devotional and also need Your help. AMEN!

FOOTNOTE
If you have been challenged to make a decision today after reading this devotional, please take advantage of the information provided on my page ‘To Know Jesus’. Alternatively, consider speaking with a local Bible Teaching Pastor, or contact me at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I pray that one of God’s servants will pray with you and offer help and encouragement as you begin, or continue, your walk with Jesus. If you would like to read more of my devotionals, please visit NuggetsFromGodsWord.org, or if you choose, subscribe to receive a daily email containing each new devotional, as you will also find that option on this page. Friends, I encourage you to find a Bible teaching church home near your residence and attend as frequently as possible. Get to know God and allow His people to encourage and strengthen you in your Christian Walk while you invite God to work through you to bless them. God is at work among His people! Please consider being a part of that while also growing in your faith as you worship with fellow believers!