INTO THE WEEK: JULY 13, 2025

Greetings,

We begin a new sermon series this week entitled, “The Miracles of Jesus”. Our first miracle takes us to the 5th Chapter of John.

“Paralyzed Mindsets”. An area that frustrates me is my ability to limit God. Yes, I look back on countless times in my life that God has come through in significant ways, ways that were entirely beyond my imagination. I still think too small and struggle to continually believe in his ongoing and daily powers that are at work within me. It’s frustrating. So, as I read John 5 and Jesus healing the lame man lying at the pool at Bethesda, I see the story through those eyes. Here we have an account on the surface that at first, I just cannot get myself to understand or connect with being sick and unable to walk for thirty-eight years. It’s hard for me to really relate to how challenging this would be, to be paralyzed, or completely disabled, this is not my condition. But, as I sit here and process this, this morning, I now see this story a bit differently. No, I am not physically paralyzed or disabled, but some of my mindsets and ways of thinking can lead to being paralyzed and even disabling at times. I sit here and wonder, how many times do I need to see Jesus deliver, and far exceed my expectations before I believe?

What is so powerful with this interaction is this, Jesus asked him, “Would you like to get well?” This is a question that Jesus is offering all of us today, right at this moment. A strange question again on the surface, why would the man say no? Why would you or I say no to this question? If so, stand up, pick up your mat, and walk. What often seems impossible in our lives just needs the appropriate faith and focus on Jesus.” - Terry Storch

Scripture Reading: John 5:1-15

Daily Prayer

Lord, reveal to me all the areas I am limiting you. The mindsets I am carrying, the areas I am paralyzed and sick. Lord, I would like to get well. Lord, I desire to see as you want me to see and think as you desire me to think. Lord, I believe that through your mighty power at work within me, you can accomplish infinitely more than I might ask or think. Help me believe in my unbelief. In the name of the resurrected One, I pray. Amen.

Inspirational Songs:

Welcome, Holy Spirit

I Love You, Lord, Today

I Will Bless Thee, O Lord

O How I Love Jesus

Jesus Is Real to Me

What He’s Done for Me

Jesus Christ Is the Way

He Touched Me

We will resume then Asbury’s Bible Study on Wednesday, April 15th. Information regarding our new study will be sent out prior to the resuming of our time together. Blessings!

Please feel free to engage with us on Wednesday mornings for prayer at 7AM.