Do You Want to Be Made Whole? Breaking Free from Comfort in Dysfunction

“When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?”
—John 5:6 (KJV)

In John 5, Jesus encounters a man lying by the pool of Bethesda, a place known for gathering the broken—the blind, the halt, and the withered. This was not a social gathering of strength, but of shared dysfunction. Their proximity was not rooted in mutual progress, but in mutual paralysis.

This scene offers more than a historical miracle account. It speaks prophetically to us today.

Dysfunction Breeds Familiarity

“In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water.”
—John 5:3 (KJV)

Notice the quality of people who surrounded the pool: they were bound by disability. Some were blind, lacking vision. Others were lame, crippled by past wounds. Still others were paralyzed, living in stagnation.

The parallel is striking: how often are our closest relationships not built on shared destiny, but on shared dysfunction? It is easy to confuse familiarity with fellowship, when in reality it is simply the comfort of common brokenness.

“Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”
—Amos 3:3 (KJV)

Too often, believers settle into communities that coddle complacency instead of stirring faith. Time passes, but growth is absent.

When Time Moves, But You Do Not

“And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.”
—John 5:5 (KJV)

Thirty-eight years. The seasons changed. Empires rose and fell. But this man remained.

How many of us live with movement all around yet remain stationary inside? We justify spiritual stagnation because everyone around us is stuck too. We call it normal. But Jesus never intended for us to call dysfunction home.

Jesus’ Question: Do You Really Want to Be Healed?

“Wilt thou be made whole?”
—John 5:6 (KJV)

At first glance, the question seems unnecessary. Of course, he wants to be healed—or does he?

After thirty-eight years, dysfunction can become identity. Familiar pain feels safer than unknown freedom. Jesus’ question pierces to the heart: Are you willing to leave the life you have built around your brokenness?

Some do not want healing—they want sympathy. They want company at the pool, not change on the journey.

Excuses vs. Encounter

“The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool.”
—John 5:7 (KJV)

Instead of saying “yes,” the man offers excuses. He blames the absence of others for his lack of progress.

How often do we delay obedience by pointing to lack—of opportunity, support, circumstances—while ignoring the presence of the One who stands ready to heal?

Jesus was not asking about his resources. He was inviting his response.

Rise, Take Up Your Bed, and Walk

“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.”
—John 5:8 (KJV)

The healing required action. Rise. Take up what once held you captive. Walk forward.

It is the same today. Christ’s invitation demands more than agreement—it demands movement.

Faith is not passive. Faith acts.

“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”
—James 2:17 (KJV)

Modern Application: Breaking Free from Stagnant Relationships

Many believers today remain trapped in relationships, mindsets, and environments that mirror the pool of Bethesda. Instead of stepping into the wholeness Christ offers, they stay near the familiar dysfunction.

Yet the trumpet call of the Spirit is clear: Will you be made whole?

To move forward:

  • Repent of complacency. (Revelation 3:15-16)

  • Separate from those who celebrate stagnation. (2 Corinthians 6:17)

  • Trust in Christ alone, not the stirring of external waters. (John 7:37-38)

  • Respond in faith, not excuses. (Hebrews 11:6)

Call to Repentance

Today, if you hear His voice, harden not your heart (Hebrews 3:15). Jesus stands ready not merely to heal your symptoms, but to deliver you from a life of spiritual paralysis.

Surrender your excuses. Let go of the familiarity of brokenness. Rise and walk into the life Christ has prepared for you.

Clear Gospel Invitation

The first step to wholeness is salvation through Christ alone.

  • Acknowledge your sin.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)

  • Believe Jesus Christ died and rose again for you.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

  • Repent and trust in Him alone.

“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19)

Today is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2)

“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.”
—John 5:8 (KJV)

Jesus is calling. Will you rise?

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