The final verdict of the Jews was IN. Jesus was OUT. And if you believed in Him, you were in jeopardy in that circle. Parents of a blind boy, given sight by the Light of the World, wouldn't even own up to the fact that it was the power of God. Now, if someone gave sight to your boy who was born blind, wouldn't you be forever grateful and wanting to associate with that person. The parents distanced themselves from Jesus. Do I do that? Do I distance myself from the Light of my World?
Not so for the blind man who felt the power of mud transform into magnificent sight. The seeing man stood before the Pharisees whose voices he had heard all of his life. He saw them for the first time and stood up for the Man Who turned on the lights for him. The blind man turned seeing man could not contain what had happened to his eyes and his heart. He didn't fear man.
The power of Jesus gave sight to those with no light while that Same Power blinded those with sight, whose light was darkness for they refused the Light of the World. Thus the effect of His power was to blind those who saw, who were full of their own wisdom, whose light was really darkness; and to give sight to those who were born blind. John 9:5 ~ "As long as I am in the world, I am The Light of the World."
I love how Jesus used mud to bring forth sight. It makes me think of the expression, "clear as mud". I looked it up and it means: very difficult to understand. Perhaps that is what the parents were dealing with. I know that's what I deal with. His words and ways are so difficult for me to understand as I work out my salvation with fear and trembling. I follow Him by faith. I trust he will open my eyes to His truth, His goodness and His grace.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't post, I always wonder where you are! Would so love to know how you are doing. Maybe this weekend I'll ask everyone reading to give a sentence or two about what's going on. Miss you so!
ReplyDeleteHere's my sentence:
Today was out last day of the school year. Hopeful for a teaching position for next year.
Hey Bev, I'm sorry I haven't posted the last couple of days. I read here first and if I don't write something right then, I don't always get back to my thoughts. You are so faithful, Bev, and I appreciate you so much. We're dealing with some stuff right now with one of the kids, and I am more private with what I can share.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you a teaching position and Bob a steady job and for you some relief, in ways only God can refresh you, keep you safe, feeling His hand on you. I'll call you later today. (Friday.) Love, A