There are many unusual things God did before the death and resurrection of Jesus. Scripture gives us brief insights into the miracles done under Old Testament life. We see one of these in John 5. John tells us of a pool with five porches called Bethesda. An angel would come and stir up the water. Whoever was the first person to step into the pool was healed of whatever ailment he or she had (John 5:1-4).
Then Jesus steps into the picture and bypasses the entire process. With one word he heals the man who had been trying to make it into the pool for a very long time. Jesus is demonstrating his preeminence over the old ways. We no longer have to wait for the troubling of the waters or a special revival meeting. God can heal us this instant (John 5:1-8).
We swim in the pool of God’s grace.
