I know that I am always trying to get you to read along with me; but seriously, you should read through John 9. It is one of my favorite scenes in the life of Jesus. You can read it online here.
Here are some of the verses/thoughts that stood out to me...
John 9
2 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”
3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.
I love Jesus’ focus ... this situation can be used to glorify God. I would like to have/maintain that same focus when facing difficult situations.
25 “I don’t know whether he is a sinner,” the man replied. “But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see!”
It can be difficult telling others about your experiences in following Jesus. Like the Jewish leaders, some may want to question everything. Like this man’s family, some may distance themselves from you because they fear the opinion of others. That is why I love this man’s response so much. He was basically saying, “I don’t know how Jesus did it and I really don’t care. I know that my life is different because of Him.” Sometimes that is the best answer you can offer.
