The royal official’s son was dying. Though he could have sent someone else, this nobleman humbled himself and personally travelled to beg Jesus to come and heal his son.

But, having finally arrived, the answer he got from Jesus was to go back the way he came, along with an assurance that the boy would live.

That must not have been what he expected — but he took Jesus at His word and departed. No buts, no bargaining, no complaining… just simple obedience. 

In desperation, the royal official faced a choice between despair and a decision to trust what God said, but he chose well and his son was healed.

Is there something you’re desperate about in life? Would you humbly seek God and trust Him obediently — even when His answer’s not what you expect?