A Sure Hope

For those of us with healthy vision, we tend to take it for granted. The world is clear and full of color. But, spiritually, all of us are born blind. Our vision is clouded by selfishness that goes against God’s design. As Pastor Dave will point out in today’s message, when Jesus saves us, He brings restoration to that vision.

Today’s passage details a unique encounter between Jesus and a man born blind. It’s a strange story, but at its heart, it reveals the compassion of Jesus. As Pastor Dave encourages us, Jesus looks at each of us with this same compassion. His methods will differ, but He brings spiritual healing to each one of us.

Jesus doesn't care about your background or what you've done. He can still restore you and move in you. And if you were born into hardship, it doesn't mean it's because you did or will do something to deserve it. Pastor Dave's going to remind you today that Jesus can reach you where you are and bring you comfort.

Jesus looked at the blind man at the well with compassion when everyone else who saw him there ignored him. It's how Jesus looked at everyone. Today, Pastor Dave's going to remind you not to fall into the habit of simply ignoring someone - because it might make you uncomfortable or inconvenience you.

Jesus has been around since the beginning of time. He's God, and God's Son in One. Today, Pastor Dave's going to show you how the Pharisees took it as blasphemy when Jesus said that He had existed since before Abraham. They missed the truth because they were blinded by their lack of a personal relationship with Jesus.

The truth of God's Word sets you free. You're made new from the bondage of sin. Jesus lived a life as a perfect example of what a child of God should look like, and it was far different than the religious leaders who claimed to follow God's Word. Today, Pastor Dave's going to encourage you to focus on the relationship part or your religion.

Everyone has a choice they have to make on their own on whether or not to accept Jesus as their Savior. Today, Pastor Dave's going to show you how your life should look when you make that choice. You should resemble Jesus, and be about the work of The Father. It should be clear to others that you serve God.

There's nothing to root your faith in if you don't believe the words of Jesus, and what He did on the cross for you. Today, Pastor Dave will encourage you to grow in your relationship with Jesus, and not just your knowledge of His life. That's where you'll truly find peace, but it takes believing in Him.

Just going to church or claiming that you're a Christian in the workplace doesn't make your relationship with Jesus authentic. As you'll get to hear today with Pastor Dave, Jesus wants authenticity. Jesus wants you to serve Him out of your love for Him. Something is missing in your faith if you just serve Him out of duty.

Do your actions prove to others that you're following Jesus? If you believe what He says in God's Word, they should. Today, Pastor Dave will warn you about the unbelief that Jesus saw in the Pharisees of His time. Their hearts weren't in their faith. Jesus wants a relationship, and He wants you to believe what He says.