The Blind Man...do you want to see?
John 9:11 - "I did what Jesus said." Put a paste on your eyes and wash.
No pretense there.
The Pharisees questioned him. No intimidation.
His parents didn't back him up: "We don't know. Haven't a clue." John 9:20
The Pharisees threw him out on his ear. John 9:34
The man lost his job begging---no need to beg anymore.
John 9:39 "I came into the world to bring everything into the clear light of day, making all distinctions clear, so that those who have never seen will see...and those who have made a great pretense of seeing will be exposed as blind." Blindness doesn't co-exist with pretense.
"How long will you keep us guessing if you are the Messiah?" John 10:25-32 - Jesus answered, "I told you, but you don't believe ... You don't believe because you're not my sheep. My sheep recognize my voice....They are protected from the Destroyer for good. No one can steal them from out of my hand."
"Many turned away when they realized what He was saying was "hard." Like so many today! The word hard is a translaton of skleros: offensive not merely difficult. "To love with nails in Your Hands and to love those who put them there captures the essence of what it means to really live!" 66 LL.
We have just read about Jesus healing the man who was born blind.
ReplyDeleteI was born healthy, but due to my own choices over the years I have created some health issues for myself. On Oct 27th God arranged my well woman appointment which began a series of doctor visits. Today I will see the third doctor for a second opinion that was set up by my second doctor. I am believing God to grace me to have the discipline I need, to do whatever it takes to glorify Him and worship Him in this process no matter what. I would appreciate your prayers. Those of you that I have your e-mail address I will provide more detail. Thanks in advance for your love and prayers.
This is a Song I Must Sing.
Sylvia
Sylvia, you have a beautiful heart that so wants to honor your God. You will in this; you already have! Praying for you as you go through this time that His Presence will be all over you! Col 1:29 it is the Energy of Christ that is powerfully at work in you---and when it's your own energy, you will know. My deepest regards for your beautiful life! Love and Praying, Bev
ReplyDeleteSylvia, praying for you in your appointment today for answers, for peace, for healing. Love you, Annette
ReplyDeleteSylvia, you need so many special doctors because you are the most special treasure. I love how you describe the way God works in your instant need for care!
ReplyDeleteI've seen that happen before in my own life and it just gives me godly goosebumps to see His Hand so instantly in my need.
I pray that all will be fine and you will have a blessed month of thanksgiving. I can see your beautiful smile right now and hear your sweet voice. Share your song everywhere you go. You bubble the Joy of the LORD!
John 9:39
ReplyDeleteJesus then said,
"I came into the world
to bring everything
into the clear light of day,
making all the distinctions clear,
so that those
who have never seen
will see,
and those who have made
a
great
pretense
of
seeing
will be exposed as
blind."