“Do you WANT to get well?”
That’s an amazing question. Startling, really. When I first read the story in John 5 as a kid, it didn’t make sense to me. Jesus comes across a guy who hasn’t been able to walk for decades, who’s lying beside a pool that’s supposed to have healing powers, and then this:
When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” (John 5:6)
As a kid, I’m thinking, OF COURSE he does. Who wouldn’t? What a question.
But now, after decades of observing humans, I’m thinking: Wow. Perfect question. Because not everyone wants to be healed. Not all of us want to get better. In fact, I dare say, most of us don’t.
Physically, sure, most of us want to not be in pain or have a disability. But spiritually, from what I see, most of us would, in fact, rather suffer, and do it our way, than follow God’s way that leads to real peace. It sounds crazy, but it’s how humans often roll.
Jesus tells us how to live. He’s overt about it in the Sermon on the Mount. Love your enemies; pray for those who persecute you… you can read it for yourself. It’s the way to peace. Jesus way is better. He is the Way, in fact.
If we want peace, we’ll do it his way. If we don’t do things his way, we would rather have other things besides peace. It really is that simple.
“Do you want to get well?” Seems like a dumb question.
But it’s brilliant. It’s THE question.
Brant Hansen
Midday Show Host, STAR 99.1
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Brant I really enjoy listening to you on the station you always put a smile on my face and a little snicker sometimes to go with it too
Yes I truly do want to get well. Spiritually speaking yes I want to get well and am working on forgivnees and keeping a right spirit within me it’s difficult when it comes to forgiving and when you have a job that you enjoy yet you do not have the stability that is so important when it comes to being a single mother and taking care of rent and bills yet I remember by something you said im in God’s hands and God’s hands are good God takes care of even the sparrows in the tree and He will take care of me
I awake by a devotional say my praises with Star throughout the day and attend church on Sunday
You Brant and Sharri keep my spirits up and are helping Alexandra in ways you cannot imagine by your radio station
Thank you
Thank you brother Brant and sister Sherri for your radio slot on Star 99.1. I pray that the Lord continues making each of you a blessing using your ministry in radio 📻 for His glory and honor in Jesus precious name amen 🙏.