Today's Scripture
TODAY’S READING SCHEDULE: Judges 13-15; John 5:1-24
What is God doing – John 5:19-24
19 Jesus responded to the Jewish leaders, “I assure you that the Son can’t do anything by himself except what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise. 20 The Father loves the Son and shows him everything that he does. He will show him greater works than these so that you will marvel. 21 As the Father raises the dead and gives life, so too does the Son give life to whomever he wishes. 22 The Father doesn’t judge anyone, but he has given all judgment to the Son 23 so that everyone will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever doesn’t honor the Son doesn’t honor the Father who sent him.
24 “I assure you that whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and won’t come under judgment but has passed from death into life.
What does this passage mean to me/us?
Jesus is accused of healing the person, laying near Bethsaida for thirty-eight years, because it was Sabbath day.
Jesus reveals why he ordered the person to pick up the mat, on Sabbath, because he saw God working.
In verse 19, he says, “I assure you that the Son can’t do anything by himself except what he sees the Father doing.” He is sharing that he saw God working in that person’s life, so he took part in what God was doing.
Do you see what God is doing in your life or others?
Are you willing to take part?
We will then see Jesus working, and the Good News bringing Salvation to wherever we participate in God’s work.
Prayer
Lord, help us to see your work moving in our lives. Help us to see your invitation to be part of your work. In Christ name we pray, Amen.
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