Have you ever waited so long for something that you almost stopped believing it could happen?

Maybe you’ve prayed for healing.

Maybe you’ve prayed for restoration.

Maybe you’ve prayed for your marriage.

Maybe you’ve prayed for your children.

Maybe you’ve prayed for freedom from addiction.

Or maybe you’ve simply asked God, “Do You still see me?”

John 5 reminds us that Jesus specializes in walking toward the forgotten, the overlooked, and the discouraged.

He begins a conversation that will forever change not only one woman, but an entire community.

This chapter reminds us that Jesus never waits for broken people to find Him.

He goes looking for them. He meets people in their loneliness. He meets people in their shame. He meets people in their questions.

And He offers something the world has never been able to provide.

Living water.

If Eternity calls your name today, will you be ready to meet God?

Transformation matters more than religion. We cannot save ourselves; God has already made a way, and Light reveals, heals, and guides us towards the truth. Jesus must increase, and we must decrease. This is a Tribute to Ricardo Araiza, until we meet again. God Bless

Before you open this, I want to dedicate this to my father-in-law, Ricardo Araiza, who is currently going through hospice. Ricardo, thank you for the life you have lived, the family you have helped build, and the memories you have given us. We love you; we honor you, and this episode is for you.

Jesus flipping the script will surprise you, as this is the first sign, or miracle, which marks the beginning of his journey as the Son of God. Please remember these questions while you are listening.

1. What does Jesus need to fill in your life that has become empty?
2. What does Jesus need to change or remove to help you grow and find happiness?

John 1 - Episode 1 Part 3 of 3. Here is the Challenge for today. Stop treating Jesus like a story you heard about. Come and see Him for yourself. Stop keeping Him as a religious idea. Follow Him. Don't make excuses like, I need to understand everything before I commit, " or " wait until your life is perfect. Start with obedience. What we learned in this one chapter.

1. The Word became Flesh
2. The Baptism brings Transformation
3. The Lamb was revealed
4. Discipleship started. With an invitation from Jesus.
5. The doubter was seen.
6. The Scriptures were fulfilled.
7. Heaven was opened through Jesus!

Part 2 of 3 - This is the challenge for today. Stop living halfway, Stop saying you believe while hiding from obedience, Stop wanting Jesus to save you but not change you. Stop treating baptism like it is just a church tradition. Honor people while you still can, Love family while you still can, make the call while you still can. Obey while you still can. Be baptized, Stand for Jesus and let the Word TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE.

All right, picture this: we are kicking off with the foundation of everything you thought you knew, but we are diving in fresh. Episode 1 is the origin story, where we break down what "The Word" really means and who Jesus really is. No dry lectures, just real talk. Think of it like a journey from "What's up with all this? to OH?, I get it now!!!

Your decision requires faith; it requires you to make a decision, especially when the evidence draws you to the truth. God has given you ample proof over 500 eyewitnesses that proclaim the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ; now it's your turn to either make the decision or lose your eternal place in heaven. Let's focus on the Evidence that demands a decision!