Today, Jesus performed a miracle, but there was no touch, nothing like that at all. He simply says that a child will be healed, and the child is healed. The father believes he has faith, and healing happens. In the Bible, healing is sometimes physical, but it’s sometimes spiritual. We are healed through faith. Not always in a physical sense, but always in a spiritual sense. We are healed, or saved, through faith. You can’t argue someone into heaven. But your life and your faith can point them to the way of salvation that comes only through faith!

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Good morning! It’s wonderful to be with you on this Labor Day. I hope you’re enjoying a day of rest and reflection. Labor Day is a reminder of the value of work, but also the importance of rest. When we look at the story of the fall in Genesis, we see that work became harder because of sin—by the sweat of our brow, we now toil. But it’s important to remember that the Bible didn’t start with the fall; it began with creation, where God declared everything good.

In Genesis 2, before the fall, God gave Adam the responsibility to work in the garden. This shows us that work, in itself, is not a curse but a part of God’s good creation. Work gives us purpose, dignity, and a sense of accomplishment. However, we must also remember the importance of rest. Sabbath is a command, not just a suggestion. It’s essential to take time to rest from our labors.

Today, as we continue our study in John, we read John 4:43-54, where Jesus returns to Galilee. This region becomes the base of his ministry. The passage tells of a royal official whose son was ill in Capernaum. The official came to Jesus, begging him to heal his son. Jesus didn’t need to physically touch the boy; instead, he spoke, and the boy was healed at that very moment. The official’s faith in Jesus’ word brought healing and led to belief, not just for him, but for his entire household.

This story highlights the power of faith. Faith is not something we can measure or prove with logic alone. While apologetics and reason have their place, faith goes beyond what we can see or calculate. Faith is trusting in God’s promises, even when we can’t see the outcome. As Hebrews 11 tells us, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God.”

Our lives, lived in faith, are the most powerful testimony we can offer. When we forgive, love, show mercy, and live out the gospel, others will notice and be drawn to ask why. This opens the door to share the reason for our hope—Jesus Christ. Today, on Labor Day, let’s work hard, rest well, and most importantly, live out our faith boldly.

Have a blessed day, and I look forward to continuing our journey through John tomorrow in chapter 5. Take care and enjoy your day of rest!