Daily Walk Through the New Testament

August 14

Read John 5:1-30

Jesus constantly encountered people in need, and on some occasions, their needs resulted from their sins. We don’t know if that was the case for the man in John 5, but we do know that the brokenness of this world is a result of sin. Our unexpected circumstances, unexplained illnesses, unresolved relationships, unforgettable tragedies, and unrelenting pain all come back to the reality of sin. The only antidote for the sickness of sin is the healing touch of Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can make us well as we put our faith in Him.
Today, give Jesus praise because He healed us from the disease of sin through His work on the cross, and because He “heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3). Thank God for His healing touch in your life.