John 5 (8th October) - Sylvia

Jesus healed an invalid out of compassion yet He got persecuted for it simply it was a 'Sabbath' whereby according to the Jews, no work was supposed to be done. They even wanted to kill Him for equalising himself with God.

So Jesus gave them a very chim yet wise explaination:
" 19Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.
20For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, to your amazement he will show him even greater things than these.
21For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it.
22Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son,
23that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him "

Jesus is so obedient and his intimate relationship with God shows:

"30By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me."

There have been many testimonies about Jesus's great work all around. He doesn't need and won't boast. So humble.

Sabbath is like a breather period for us to set ourselves apart, take time off our busy schedules to rest and wait upon God. It does not mean that we stop outreach altogether. Touching people's lives is an everyday thing that should not stop.