Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion (Part 2)

YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION (PART 2)

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: John 5:1-9

Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8)

Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 40:1-3, Mark 10:46-52

INTRODUCTION:

Life is full of conditions—situations that sometimes confine us, define us temporarily, and even threaten to limit us permanently. Some conditions come as sickness, delay, poverty, rejection, barrenness, failure, or affliction. But as a child of God, you must know that your present condition is not your conclusion. Where you are now is not where God intends you to remain. The crippled man at the Pool of Bethesda had been in his condition for thirty-eight years, but the day he met Jesus, his conclusion changed.

Conditions are real, but they are not final. Only God has the final say over your life. Men may mock you, situations may confine you, and circumstances may label you, but God’s power can rewrite your story in a moment. The presence of Jesus in your situation guarantees a change of conclusion.

Just as the Word of Jesus lifted the man who had been stagnant for decades, that same Word is alive today to lift you, heal you, restore you, and reposition you. Beloved, your condition is not permanent—it is only a passing chapter in the book of your destiny.

1. YOUR CONDITION DOES NOT DEFINE YOUR IDENTITY

The lame man was called “the impotent man” because of his condition, but that was not God’s definition of his life.

a) Conditions can label you, but they cannot limit God’s plan.

People may name you by your struggles, but God knows you by your destiny.

b) You are not your problem.

Your true identity is in Christ, not in your circumstances (2 Corinthians 5:17).

c) God sees beyond your condition.

While men saw a cripple, Jesus saw a man destined to rise.

d) Don’t accept the wrong identity.

Refuse to let your problem define your personality.

Biblical Example: Blind Bartimaeus was identified by his blindness, but Jesus gave him a new identity (Mark 10:46-52).

2. YOUR CONDITION IS SUBJECT TO DIVINE INTERRUPTION

God can step into any situation, no matter how long it has lasted, and bring change.

a) Time does not limit God.

Thirty-eight years of affliction ended in one encounter (John 5:5-6).

b) Divine visitation changes situations.

When God shows up, impossibilities bow (Luke 1:37).

c) Delay is not denial.

Though it tarries, God’s appointed time will surely come (Habakkuk 2:3).

d) God specializes in sudden miracles.

In one moment, the man went from lying down to walking.

Biblical Example: The woman with the issue of blood suffered for twelve years, but one touch ended her affliction (Mark 5:25-34).

3. YOUR CONDITION REQUIRES YOUR RESPONSE

Jesus gave the man a command: “Rise, take up your bed, and walk.” The man obeyed, and his miracle manifested.

a) Obedience to God’s Word activates change.

Miracles follow those who obey (John 2:5).

b) Faith must replace excuses.

The man had excuses about others getting in first, but Jesus required faith, not excuses.

c) Action is required.

Miracles demand a step of faith—rising, stretching, moving, or declaring.

d) Hold on to your testimony.

Taking up the bed meant he would never return to that condition.

Biblical Example: Peter stepped out of the boat by faith and walked on water at the Word of Jesus (Matthew 14:29).

4. YOUR CONDITION IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GOD’S GLORY

Every trial is a platform for God to display His power and glory.

a) God uses your story to draw others to Him.

The healed man became a testimony in Jerusalem.

b) Problems become testimonies when God steps in.

Messes turn into messages of His faithfulness.

c) God is glorified in your lifting.

Your change of story will announce His greatness.

d) Your testimony will silence your enemies.

The miracle silenced those who had written the man off.

Biblical Example: Lazarus’ resurrection glorified God and strengthened the faith of many (John 11:40-45).

CONCLUSION:

Beloved, your present condition is not your conclusion. Like the man at the Pool of Bethesda, your years of struggle cannot cancel God’s power to intervene. One Word from Jesus can change everything about your story. Don’t let your circumstances define you. Don’t allow your delays to discourage you. God has the final say, and His plan is good, glorious, and full of hope.

No matter how long you’ve waited, how deep the pain is, or how hopeless things appear, remember this truth: your condition is not your conclusion. When Jesus steps in, everything changes. Rise in faith, take God at His Word, and walk into your new season of victory.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, thank You because my present condition is not my conclusion.

2. Father, by Your mercy, step into my situation today.