Many of us pray and hope for our families, our "whole households" to be saved. Here, something remarkable, unmistakable had happened for this family. Just before this, Jesus had revealed Himself to the woman at the well in a remarkable, unmistakable way. It's not her goodness, but His that stirred up entire families and community and brought them to salvation through HIM. What has God done in your life that is remarkable, unmistakable? If you're not certain of anything yet, continue to pursue Him. He IS FAITHFUL! We must be careful. This can be an opportunity for people who preach the gospel of prosperity for some and against others. "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matthew 6:33, NIV) The kingdom of God is about souls, not about riches. Gold is used as pavement, not as currency!
When we seek God's kingdom, we learn that He wants none to perish. Let's make that the priority of our lives! This is why we're called to be humble, peacemakers, loving, and forgiving. The battle is not ours! The battle belongs to the Lord. Love the unlovable. Whatever they have done to you, they have done to Christ, Who has already died for that crime. "It is finished". Love the unlovable like their soul depends on it, because it just might. Christ reassured one of the worst of murderers a place in Heaven! There's very little that He cannot forgive. Justice belongs to Him and He extends mercy to the worst of us. If we have a problem within our household or our community, let's take it to Him. Sure, if there's any earthly thing that we can do to right our own wrongs, we must do what we can. Healing begins with forgiveness. Eternity begins with Christ. Whatever is beyond us, let's give it to Him, in faith. If we're looking for a miracle in our lives, first of all, the fact that Christ loves us is a miracle. The fact that He defeated death for us is a miracle. The fact that He WANTS a relationship with those that you care about is a miracle. Celebrate His love and His kingdom and let me know "what the Lord has done!". :)