"It is not often that a book emerges from the sea of devotional literature which so seamlessly combines pastoral warmth, theological insight, and literary elegance. From Desperation to Deliverance: Jesus Heals the Nobleman’s Son is one such work—a rare jewel that speaks to the intellect while ministering to the soul.
Dr. Venkat Potana has given us a meditation that moves far beyond a surface-level retelling of a biblical miracle. This is not merely a commentary, nor is it simply a devotional guide—it is a sacred journey through the terrain of human pain and divine promise. The healing of the nobleman’s son in John 4:46–54 is unpacked here with remarkable sensitivity, exegetical clarity, and pastoral urgency.
What impresses me most about this work is its authenticity. It is evident that these pages were not composed in an ivory tower, but in the crucible of prayer, mission, and personal encounter with suffering. Dr. Potana writes as one who has walked with people through sickness, despair, and desperate prayers. His words carry the weight of someone who has dared to believe in the power of Christ not only in theory, but in practice—on dusty roads, in dim hospital corridors, and among the anguished cries of families seeking healing."
—Dr. Elias T. Mendenhall
Senior Fellow of Biblical Theology and Spiritual Formation
Covenant Institute for Pastoral Renewal