July 24, 2022 . . .

In John 9:1-12, we read about the time that Jesus gave sight to the man who was blind from birth and could only survive as a beggar. As Jesus passed by this man, the disciples asked him whose sin caused this man to be blind. The answer the Lord gave contradicted the thinking of the time. Jesus told them that this man’s blindness was not from someone’s sin but was from God so that His work should be made manifest in this man. It may seem strange sometimes, but everything happens as a plan of God. God is sovereign. As it says in Romans 8:28 “…all things work together for good to them that love God…”. Through the act of restoring this man’s sight, Jesus introduces him to a new birth. Jesus came so that all of us may receive a new birth through Him. This can be hard to explain to others. It’s like the wind blowing; it can change directions in a moment. When you are born again and give your life to Jesus, you act differently. How does this apply to us in 2022? We are often blind to our sin and that of others. We have work to do while we are here on Earth as we head toward eternity. There is a way to a beautiful hereafter. Trust Jesus. He paid the price for your sin and for mine. Praise God!!