Your House Can Be a Bethesda: A Message to the Christian Family
In John 5:1–18 , we read the powerful story of a man who had suffered for 38 years, lying beside the Pool of Bethesda, waiting for healing. One day, Jesus came, saw him, spoke to him, and made him whole. This account is more than a miracle—it’s a window into Christ’s heart and a pattern for how healing can begin at home. What if your home could become a Bethesda —a place of mercy, restoration, and grace? A place where Jesus is welcomed, suffering is noticed, brokenness is met with compassion, and transformation begins? Here are six biblical applications from this story for every Christian family. 1. Recognizing and Responding to Suffering Within the Family “When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been a long time in that condition…” (John 5:6) Jesus noticed the man before he ever spoke. He saw not only the man’s physical state but also the loneliness and helplessness hidden beneath. In the family: Each member must learn to see beyond the surface. Is th...