HEAL - God's Heart for Healing in JohnSample

Listening to The Father or The Family

One of the more subtle messages we hear in this passage, which we may find helpful while traveling through difficult times, is that Jesus did not rely upon the advice of his own family in a particular situation; rather, He relied solely on the instructions of the Heavenly Father. 

In almost every situation, in good times and bad, everybody’s got an opinion and sometimes those closest to us want to voice theirs the loudest. When we’re facing an illness, for example, we may have a lot of people voicing a lot of opinions on a lot of topics a lot of the time! That’s a lot to deal with! When those situations occur, maybe we should do as Jesus did. He listened to those around Him, then, calmly chose to follow His Heavenly Father’s instructions. Godly advice from those who love us should always be welcomed; however, we should talk to our Father about the situation enough to hear His voice and ultimately follow His lead. Unequivocally, Father knows best.

Questions:

1. Am I listening to too many voices when trying to make decisions about my health?


2. Where is the best source of all wisdom and knowledge stored for my retrieval?


3. If I believe He will listen and guide me, what difference will that make in my feelings, attitude and health?