Reflections on the Pool of Bethesda

A short while ago a friend visiting Israel emailed me a photo of the Pool of Bethesda – it made me think back on hospital days when I’d picture myself by this same pool, waiting to be healed (just like all those other disabled people in John 5). Although I prayed for physical healing, God gave me a much deeper healing. A ‘no’ answer to my prayer has meant ‘yes’ to a lively prayer life, a vibrant interest in God’s Word, humility over my sin, a compassion for others who hurt, greater compassion for the lost, peace that’s profound, and joy overflowing. That beats walking any day :-).