Few things rob us of God’s power in our life any more than well- rehearsed excuses. Some people would rather develop a new excuse than a new life.
The Son of God stood before a man who had been lame for 38 years and asked him if he wanted to be made well. The man ought to have shouted with joy as he proclaimed his heart’s desire to be made well. Instead, he explained why he was still crippled. Jesus didn’t ask him why he was lame. Jesus asked if he wanted to be made well. This man may have rehearsed the reasons for his lameness so often that he automatically spewed them out whenever he met a stranger. His life was based on his excuses rather than on his possibilities.
Certainly this man was not entirely to blame for his current condition. But he almost missed the opportunity to be made well. He was too focused on why he was not healed and not watching to see how he could be.
Some people look at life in terms of impossibilities. Others see view it through the lens of possibilities.
When you are talking with Jesus, don’t waste time explaining to Him why you are in your current condition. Rather, quickly plead with Him to change you. Don’t remain in your present condition any longer than is absolutely necessary!