John 4:48-49 (New Living Translation)
48 Jesus asked, “Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?”
49 The official pleaded, “Lord, please come now before my little boy dies.”
This is part of the (hi)story of Jesus healing the official’s son (from a great distance). Jesus asks if the man would believe without “signs and wonders.” That phrase—signs and wonders—is a hot button in many Christian circles today. Some believe that signs and wonders, like the one Jesus did here, still exist if we believe. Others believe they ceased with the passing of the age of Christ.
Jesus asks the man about this. I paraphrase the man’s answer:
I don’t care about religious debate. Please, just heal my boy!
Sometimes I want to discuss general principles. I want to go beyond the present and find general solutions to future problems. Sometimes that is just plain stupid.
Sometimes I need to focus on the immediate needs of the person in front of me here and now. God, help me with my unbelief.
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