Reading from John 5 in the Bible, we observe a striking example of a paralysed man who had been ill for 38 years. He was lying near the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, where many sick people waited for the stirring of the water. It was believed that an angel would come down at certain times to stir the waters, and the first person to enter the pool after it was stirred would be healed.
Despite being weak, forgotten, and alone, the man never gave up. He continued waiting for a chance. When Jesus saw him and learned that he had been in that condition for so long, He asked him, “Do you want to be made well?” The paralysed man explained that he had no one to help him into the pool. Jesus then said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk” and immediately, he was healed.
Though limited, the man believed in the Word, obeyed — and the miracle happened. This shows us that God speaks, but the miracle will only happen when there is faith and obedience. There is no miracle without the cooperation of the individual.
Today, just as in those times, God continues to use human instruments to manifest His glory. He works through faith, surrender, and obedience.
Similarly, when the people of Israel returned from Babylon to start afresh, they found that Jerusalem was in complete ruin. Everything had to be rebuilt. Zerubbabel and the priest Joshua were concerned because there were not enough resources to rebuild the temple. But then, a word came from the Lord:
“(…) Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6)
This word is also for us today.
It is not by strength or violence that we overcome; this means it is not through our flesh or our own abilities, but by the Spirit of God. fight in spirit by using the word of God.
Perhaps you are facing financial difficulties and have tried everything based on your own knowledge or professional strategies however, without God, nothing seems to go right. Frustration begins to dominate; it is evident that success is absent when we refuse to adhere to the voice of God.
But when we stop trusting in our own strength and show dependence on His Word, He guides us and shows us the way, no matter what your financial condition is — if you trust in God, He will honour you. He will provide what you cannot achieve on your own, just as He did did when restoring Jerusalem.
At the Universal Church, every Monday, we hold a special meeting dedicated to your finances, called “Prosperity with God.” This is a unique opportunity for you to learn how to use your faith and trust in God’s promises for your life. Join us at your nearest Universal Church and discover how surrender and obedience can open doors to the miracle you have been waiting for.
Event: Prosperity with God
Day and time: Monday at 7:30pm (also at 7am, 10am and 3pm)
Location: Your local Universal Church
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