Scripture. John 4:46-54

Jesus leaves the Samaritan woman and the town where many people decided to put their trust in Jesus.  He was traveling through Galilee headed back to a town called Cana.  This is where Jesus performed His first miracle, turning water into wine at a wedding.

Observation.

What do we know about this royal official?

How many different people did Jesus impact through this miracle?

What do you see as the primary lesson of this passage?

1. Is there a sin for me to confess?
2.  is there a promise for me to claim?
3.  Is there an attitude for me to change?
4. Is there a command for me to obey?
5. Is there an example for me to follow?

This royal official was probably Roman.  He had servants.  Perhaps he was an important person in the area.  However, NONE of that mattered.  His son was sick and dying.  And no amount of money or popularity could cure him.  I am sure he had tried everything.  He was desperate.  His only hope was Jesus.  

Do you know how many people Jesus had healed up to this point in his ministry?  ZERO.  Yet, this official took Jesus at his word, believed and obeyed.  That is faith.

Faith is taking Jesus at his word, believing in Him and acting in obedience.

What do you need to put your faith in Jesus for right now?

Prayer. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.