"The official said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies." - John 4:49

I stood in the hospital hallway with our family physician. His discussion concerning my father's condition was chock full of medical mumbo-jumbo. I finally stopped him and asked that he just give me the bottom line. Sometimes the best way to deal with life is in simplicity.

An official traveled over 20 miles to appeal for the life of his son. As he approached the subject, Jesus made a point that people would not believe without miraculous signs. At this moment the man could have responded with a detailed defense and argument. Or he could have been offended enough to walk away, but he didn't do either. This father just gave Him the bottom line... "come down before child dies". Sometimes the best way to deal with life is in simplicity.

After you have exhausted every other resource and you come to Jesus, what do you ask? Is your prayer a long detailed explanation about the situation, including all the reasons why you came to the Lord last of all? Do you feel that your words need to be many or the Lord will not be convinced enough to help? Well my friend, remember to whom you are speaking and give Him the bottom line. Sometimes the best way to seek the Lord is in simplicity.