Pool of Destiny

John 5: 1-4

After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda,[a] having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred up the water; then whoever stepped in first, after the stirring of the water, was made well of whatever disease he had

Acts 6:1-3

6 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. 2 Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. 3 Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

In Acts, the bible records the movement of the first church...we pick up here where the disciples were multiplying and going at such a fast rate, people began to be neglected...I thought about this. It's possible to be so caught up in spirituality, you have no time to meet ordinary needs for people.

Acts 10: 38 - '...how God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil...'

This text states that Jesus did good to people who were oppressed by the devil, not possessed, oppressed!  Listen, financial upheaval is oppressive. Marital conflict, mental illness, depression, and sickness can go in the category of Oppression...Jesus went about ministering small and menial acts of service.

The type of man God was looking for in Acts was one of good reputation (Testimony); Being filled with the Holy Ghost, and having wisdom...this speaks of having some business sense...there are qualities that must be found in the Man of God if he is to fulfill what God has for his life.

You can have desire, some small skills, ability, and even talent; but without these simple qualities at work in your life - you'll go NO FURTHER!

So why did I choose the text of John 5? What is that all about?  Well, look at the text...it says that there was a pool that contained a healing element by the stirring of the water from angels. The first person to step into the pool would be healed of whatever sickness they had.

Listen to me, YOU AND I ARE THAT POOL! We are the swirling disciples that are constantly contending for ministry! I should be able to walk into any church, and spot disciples right away! If that pool stops flowing, we're all dead.

The church of Sardis knew this the hard way; Jesus had to deal with. Jesus said in Revelation - 'I know your works, that you have a name; you're alive but you're DEAD. This is the direct result of not knowing who you're dealing with.

There must be a stirring in the midst of the local church where the sick (spiritually). I have a question: Are you one of those who are in the pool? Can you be stirred by the Holy Spirit.