Bible Verse of The Day – 1-28-21

John 9:1 (NKJV) 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth.

He saw a man who was blind from birth.

His disciples were curious to know why he was born like this. They asked was it his sin that caused this or the sins of his parents?

John 9:2 (NKJV) 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”

Jesus answered them and told them neither. He was born like this that the works of God may be revealed in him.

John 9:3 (NKJV) 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.

Some may say, “that poor man. He had to be blind so that others could see the works of God?”.

No. You see, that’s the problem with our thinking.

We think God is obligated to give us a certain lifestyle when we become His child. We think our lives are about us.

Wrong!

This is a misconception for those who want to walk around living a fake, presumptuous lifestyle.

We need to understand that our walk with God is not always going to be a beautiful fairy tale dream come true, where we’re constantly walking in His blessings, with no problems whatsoever.

Some walks are very difficult. That is why we must be prepared and ready for whatever cross we need to carry.

Our life, our walk here, is not about us as the world tries to ingrain into us. It is always about God and what He wants to do through us.

This man’s purpose was being blind for a time.

Wow! That just hit something!

That can sure change things up a bit in today’s prosperity “bless me” teachings.

Did a man’s blindness have a purpose? Absolutely!

His purpose was being just that; born blind so God could be glorified.

Did he get healed? Let’s take a look.

John 9:7 (NKJV) 7 And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing.

Yes, praise God, he was healed!

And boy did that stir up some things and bring to light how the intellect can be way off at times.

You will have to tune in to tomorrow’s devotional as we take it a step further.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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