John 5:5 “One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years.”
The man at the pool had been suffering for thirty-eight years. His condition seemed hopeless, and he had no one to help him get to the water. This long period of waiting highlights the depth of his suffering and the human experience of prolonged illness or hardship.
Reflection Questions:
- In what ways do you relate to the man’s feeling of hopelessness or helplessness?
- How do you respond when you feel stuck in a long season of illness, physical or spiritual?