� Wednesday with Jesus

Dear Bretheren in Christ,

“Jesus said to him, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk.’”
(John 5:8)

A man lay by the pool for thirty-eight years—waiting, hoping, and yet stuck. When Jesus met him,  He spoke a command. It seemed simple, yet it demanded faith. The man had been defined by his condition for so long, but Jesus called him to step out of it immediately.

Sometimes we wait for perfect conditions before we act—“When things improve… when I feel stronger… when someone helps me…” But Jesus often works differently. His word itself carries power. When He says “Rise,” strength comes with the command. When He says “Walk,” ability follows obedience.

The man could have doubted—“How can I walk?”—but instead, he responded. And in that moment of trust, healing flowed. What had been impossible for years changed instantly through simple obedience.

In our lives too, there are areas where we remain stuck—habits, fears, discouragements. Jesus speaks into those places even today: “Rise.” Not tomorrow. Not when everything feels right. Now. His call is not a burden; it is an invitation to step into new life.
What is the “bed” you are still lying on—something Jesus is asking you to leave behind?

Lord Jesus, give me the faith to rise when You call, even when I feel weak. Help me to trust Your word and walk in the new life You offer. Amen.

Prayerful regards,
a. p. george achan
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