Seeking Jesus First - February 24, 2026
John 4:52–54 (NKJV)
"So he inquired of them the hour in which he got better. And they said to him, 'Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.' Then the father knew that it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, 'Your son lives.' And he himself believed, and his whole household. This again is the second sign Jesus did when He had come out of Judea into Galilee."
Reflection
In this moment of confirmation, we witness the beautiful progression of faith—from desperate plea to divine assurance, and finally to unshakable belief. The nobleman had already taken Jesus at His word, journeying home in hope (v. 50). But when the timing aligned perfectly—the fever breaking at the exact hour Jesus spoke—his faith was strengthened beyond personal need. What began as a father's cry for his son's healing became a catalyst for household transformation. "He himself believed, and his whole household" (v. 53). This was no coincidence; it was the power of Jesus' word revealed in real time. Signs in John's Gospel are not mere spectacles to dazzle; they are revelations of God's glory, drawing us deeper into trust. True faith often starts with a single word from Jesus—"Your son lives"—but it matures through confirmation and testimony, rippling outward to touch families, communities, and generations. In the Kingdom life, God's promises are not abstract; they unfold in precise, faith-building ways, turning individual encounters into corporate salvation.
Application
Today, reflect on a word or promise from God that you are holding onto. Has He confirmed it through timing, circumstances, or testimony? Allow this to deepen your belief, and share it boldly—your personal encounter could lead to transformation in your "household," whether family, friends, or workplace. Let faith mature into testimony: speak of what Jesus has done, and watch it inspire others to believe.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for signs that reveal Your glory and confirm our faith. Strengthen my belief through Your perfect timing, and let my encounters with You overflow into the lives of those around me. May my testimony lead to household salvation, all for Your Kingdom's sake. Amen.