The man took Jesus at his word and departed. 51While he was still on the way, his servants met him with the news that his boy was living. 52When he inquired as to the time when his son got better, they said to him, “Yesterday, at one in the afternoon, the fever left him.”
53Then the father realized that this was the exact time at which Jesus had said to him, “Your son will live.”So he and his whole household believed.
54This was the second sign Jesus performed after coming from Judea to Galilee. (John 4:50-54)
Thoughts: Jesus asked the father to go and believe the miracle had occurred. The father's going was a sign of trust that the miracle had happened. It also meant Jesus did not need to be present in order for a miracle to occur. The timing of the miracle was important too- it happened at the very moment Jesus said his son was healed. The proper response to the miracle was faith. The main purpose of the miracles of Jesus was not so people would be wowed or marvel, but to put faith in Him. When God answers our prayers, we should not take it for granted, but show thanks by having faith.
Prayer: Help me to believe in your power and to trust in you with faith.
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