Banquet With The King: Here’s a Miraculous Sign

Ruins of the synagogue at Capernaum
Was the boy's home nearby?
The entire household believed in Jesus
after the miraculous sign.

At the end of the two days, Jesus went on to Galilee. He himself had said that a prophet is not honored in his own hometown. Yet the Galileans welcomed him, for they had been in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration and had seen everything he did there. As he traveled through Galilee, he came to Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in nearby Capernaum whose son was very sick. When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Jesus to come to Capernaum to heal his son, who was about to die. Jesus asked, "Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?" The official pleaded, "Lord, please come now before my little boy dies." Then Jesus told him, "Go back home. Your son will live!" And the man believed what Jesus said and started home. While the man was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well. He asked them when the boy had begun to get better, and they replied, "Yesterday afternoon at one o'clock his fever suddenly disappeared!" Then the father realized that that was the very time Jesus had told him, "Your son will live." And he and his entire household believed in Jesus. This was the second sign Jesus did in Galilee after coming from Judea. John 4:43-54

Meditate. Consider miraculous signs.

Have you ever asked Jesus for a miraculous sign? Did you want Him to heal someone—instantly? The Jewish leaders kept wanting Jesus to show them a sign. Here, a Roman government official wanted a sign. He wanted Jesus to come quickly to Capernaum, which was about 23 miles from Cana, to heal his son before the child died. Jesus isn’t constrained by distance. He sent the dad on his way and healed the boy from right there where He was. I’d say that was a miraculous sign.

We see Jesus working in little and not-so-little ways every day. Have you asked for a good parking place…and the Lord provided one right there? I’ve been praying for my grandchildren…since the day they were born, for things like fevers, illness, mishaps of scrapes and sprains, and for major things like arthritis, MALS, a dislocated shoulder, and generally for making good decisions. We all have choices, multiple times a day—and it is so important to think things through, pray, and look to the Lord for guidance. Good decisions.

This Roman official trusted Jesus to heal his son. That trust was in the right place. Jesus did heal the boy. We’ve all had unanswered prayers—and that is part of life. Is it a trial for us? In some cases, it is. God didn’t create trials and tribulations. Those happen, and we can only trust God to help us through those troubles. One of my granddaughter’s favorite verses is found in Philippians.

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

Did the government official gain strength as he trusted Jesus? He was probably praising the Lord all the way home once he heard that his son was well. That is a miraculous sign.

What do we learn about Jesus from this scripture passage? He is in the miracle business! Jesus is reliable, compassionate, kind, and generous. He fulfilled the request of this Gentile government official, so He was not partial to only the Jewish community. He is the Savior.

Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank You for this example of the miraculous signs that You performed while You were here on earth. You are amazing, and I am bowing in my heart, praising You for Your compassion with this dying boy and for the prayers You’ve mercifully heard from my family and friends.

Verses of Salvation ~ Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News. Don't be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself. For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it. Philippians 1:27-30

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions and diet? Looking for a good way to prepare vegetables? Have you tried roasted veggies?

Roasted Veggies
Cover a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Heat oven to 450 degrees.

Choose one cup of raw vegetables per person for the list below:
Asparagus
Broccoli

Brussel sprouts
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Sweet Potatoes
Carrots
Sweet Onion
Cut veggies into bite-sized pieces. Place veggies on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with olive oil. Roast for about 20 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with freshly ground salt. Enjoy knowing that you are eating healthy.

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