Healing the Nobleman’s Son -2

The nobleman’s faith was explicit; he “believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way” (John 4:50). One gets the impression that he took his time returning to Capernaum, possibly taking care of business or other interests on the way (see John 4:50–51).[14] Nevertheless, his servants met him the next day to notify him that the dying child had been healed. When the nobleman inquired after the time of the healing, he was informed that it occurred at the precise moment that Jesus proclaimed, “Thy son liveth” (John 4:53). John then added, “This is again the second miracle that Jesus did” (John 4:54).

One compelling lesson is that Jesus was not limited by geographic distances. It was not necessary for Him to travel to Capernaum. His word was efficacious regardless of physical location. This power is particularly comforting since unknown distances exist between mortals on earth and God in heaven. Even so, our prayers are heard, gains and losses acknowledged, and priesthood blessings honored as though He were present with us. This miracle verifies that Christ’s physical location is not the fulcrum upon which the power of God rests in our lives—our faith in Christ is.