John 5:14, Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you."
Jesus is talking to a man who had been invalid for 38 years and who had just been healed. The man had been lying on the floor for a very long time, with nobody to help him. He was as if abandoned there. It’s difficult to imagine how someone in such condition would sin. But, as the LORD's remark or rather advice clearly implies, sin was precisely the reason for his predicament. He had done something which had put him in that state; and, maybe, he was still sinning in thoughts and intentions - perhaps he was jealous of those who were healed? Perhaps he was alone because of a bad temper? In any case, Jesus advised him to stop sinning lest he incured a worse fate than 38 years of sickness!
Our suffering and problems are not necessarily always sin-related; even though many -if not most- of them are. As we are about to celebrate Easter, it is worth remembering that this festival is first and foremost, a reminder that Christ died for our SINS; and He is risen so that sin would never have a hold on us again. Are you suffering from any form of spiritual paralysis because of your disobedience and transgressions? Is it sickness, joblessness, broken relationships, barrenness, singleness or debts? How many months or years must still go by before your deliverance? The power of resurrection is fully at work today to help you overcome and forsake any weakness, addiction and sin. Wisdom demands that you do not let this opportunity pass you by. Receive your healing and sin no more. HAPPY EASTER.
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