I Was Blind!
The story of the blind man in John 9 is one of my favorites. Jesus heals a man born blind in order that God might be glorified. Some marveled at the miracle but others tried to use it as an opportunity to destroy Jesus and His ministry.
I like the attitude of the blind man. After the Pharisees said the Jesus was a sinner, the blind man said in John 9:25, "I don't know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I see." Simple faith is a beautiful thing.
Later, his parents would decline to speak on his behalf because of fear. Their fear was centered in loving the traditions and commands of men rather than sticking up for God. They did not want to be cast out of the religious establishment of the day--the Jewish synagogue.
Which do you choose, simple faith or fear of the establishment? It is interesting how many people I meet who are tired of the "churchianity" that exists in our world and how few there are who will actually do something about it in their own lives. I've been there and still fall into "default mode" many times.
It is so important that we be patient with one another. We need to be given a break and need to return that to others as well. In saying that I end this BLOG with a prayer.
God help me to see You. I want to be like the blind man, Lord, and have simple faith, but I keep refusing to see. So many times my lack of faith is because of a fear of man. God give me boldness to stand for You. Fill us with Your Spirit that we might overflow with You!
I like the attitude of the blind man. After the Pharisees said the Jesus was a sinner, the blind man said in John 9:25, "I don't know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: I was blind, and now I see." Simple faith is a beautiful thing.
Later, his parents would decline to speak on his behalf because of fear. Their fear was centered in loving the traditions and commands of men rather than sticking up for God. They did not want to be cast out of the religious establishment of the day--the Jewish synagogue.
Which do you choose, simple faith or fear of the establishment? It is interesting how many people I meet who are tired of the "churchianity" that exists in our world and how few there are who will actually do something about it in their own lives. I've been there and still fall into "default mode" many times.
It is so important that we be patient with one another. We need to be given a break and need to return that to others as well. In saying that I end this BLOG with a prayer.
God help me to see You. I want to be like the blind man, Lord, and have simple faith, but I keep refusing to see. So many times my lack of faith is because of a fear of man. God give me boldness to stand for You. Fill us with Your Spirit that we might overflow with You!
posted by Keith Davis at
8:37 PM
1 Comments:
Keith,
The blind man in John 9 has always been my favorite non apostle follower of Jesus. The power that was running through him would not let him be distracted from the truth. Even though people were telling him that to believe in Jesus was wrong, he made his decision by the experience he had with Jesus. I know I need to reflect on my past experiences with Jesus more often.
Drew
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