Healing of the Nobleman's Son

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Song: Love Divine

The power of Jesus was not bound by time and space. As the crow flies, Capernaum was 17 miles from Cana. Yet the nobleman’s servants confirmed that at the same hour Jesus said, “Your son lives,” the fever left the deathly ill boy. It’s a marvel to contemplate that there was such power in Jesus’ word. Without seeing the boy, without inquiring for his address or the nature of his ailment, Jesus spoke and that one boy out of all the world’s boys received the blessing of His power.

Trust Jesus’ power. Is Jesus less capable or less willing to answer our pleas now that He is in heaven? If He was not bound by time and space while dwelling below, He surely is not bound while reigning above. Trust Him. Ask Him. Wait on Him.

Trust Jesus’ word. The same tongue which said, “Your son lives,” also said, “Seek first the kingdom...and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). We may not see the provisions Jesus has made when we are called upon to act on our faith. But when we, like the nobleman, are walking by faith, news may come sooner than we expected that God has done what He promised.

Grow your faith. Jesus responded to the cry of a man with imperfect faith. That gives me courage. But that’s no excuse to stay where I am. “Go your way,” He said. “Go” we must if we’re to grow.

Jason Moore