A miracle of Jesus · Part 2 of 20 · 3 min
A Father Trusted Jesus
An official lived in Capernaum. His son was very sick. The father loved the boy and was afraid of losing him.
When he heard that Jesus was in Cana, he went to find him. There was a journey to make, but his concern was greater than his tiredness.
The father walked to find Jesus.
When he arrived, he begged Jesus to come to his house before his son died. He needed help and did not want to wait.
Jesus spoke with him about trust. The father kept asking. More than anything, he wanted his child to live.
Then Jesus told him to go home because his son was alive.
The man believed what Jesus said and started home. Jesus did not need to enter the house to help.
As the father traveled, his servants came to meet him. They had wonderful news: the boy was better!
The father asked when he had begun to improve. It was the very hour when Jesus had said his son was alive.
The father heard that his son was well.
He and his family trusted Jesus. Their worried home received great joy.
This story invites us to bring our needs to Jesus. We can talk to him when someone we love is sick.
We can also stay close, find help, and care gently. Trust does not mean we will never feel worried.
It means we can come to God with our feelings. His love stays with us while we wait too.
Jesus cares and helps, and we can share his kindness.
Retelling of John 4:46–54.
Supporting reading: The Desire of Ages, chapter 20. Open the book
Talk about it together
- Trust in God
- Love
- Care
A verse to remember
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Luke 12:32 · excerptNKJV
- What news did the servants bring the father as he traveled home?
- What feelings did the father have as he sought help for his son?
- How can you kindly keep company with someone who is worried?
Activity · 2–5 minutes
Words While We Wait
Imagine a friend is worried because someone in their family is ill. Practice saying, “I’m here with you. Would you like me to listen?” or “We can ask a grown-up for help.” Talk about how to offer support without promising, “Everything will be fine,” because we do not yet know what will happen.
Try it today: I can share my worries and stay beside someone while they wait.
More stories with these values
Memory match
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