John 5:7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another person steps down before me.
Because of the sheer number of folks who were waiting for the opportune moment to get the first shot at the water when it moved it meant that there would be a rush, and trampling of sorts, such as the stampede we often see at Walmart and Brands mart on Black Friday. His plight was therefore expressed in his mournful words of effort and defeat, effort and defeat, until in utter discouragement he had virtually given up on trying, as some persons in our day have.
Thus, the man saw opportunity within reach, but he just couldn’t access it on account of his infirmity so, what Jesus offered him was a bridge over troubled waters, so that he could avoid the confusion at the front of the line and be healed.
There are many folks in our day who are struggling with some persistent physical issue, that just won’t go away, and like the man in the narrative, some of us could use a fresh start in life. We are reminded in the passages, that it is because of God’s goodness why such opportunities are granted.
Lamentations 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!