AM - Psalm 121, 122 and 123
PM - Psalm 124, 125 and 126
Gospel - John 9:18-41
For reflection: Who has been the toughest person to explain your faith to and why?
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He was just a man.
Ok, so he wasn’t just any man, he was a man born blind.
Ok, I know, he was a man born blind who could now miraculously see. So, not your typical Jew of the day. Yet in the midst of all the confusion of who healed this man, his own parents denied knowing the Great Physician.
As young parents they held their newborn son knowing his life would have limitations. They knew it would be a struggle to care for him. Their son sat quietly by the tree, as other children were outside running and playing. Every morning when they saw the sun rise, they knew this boy of theirs would never get to experience the splendor and majesty of God’s creation to the fullest.
Then today God’s Son walks by, and everything changes. Sight is restored and a young man can experience a new element of life. Yet when confronted, two parents, who had to be filled with joy, kept silent about the healing power of Jesus.
Silent, they said nothing. It is hard to believe, but fear is powerful. They were afraid of losing fellowship with their brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith. The people had been threatened if they confessed Jesus as the Christ, then they would be cast out.
Now, outside the gate, was a young man with a new sight. When Jesus found him He asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” Upon which this new receiver of sight replied, “Yes, I believe.” Then a beautiful thing happens. He worships Jesus.
As we continue this journey to the cross we hear the steps of the Master. The question is still open today. Do you believe? Do you believe in the healing power of Jesus? Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God? If you are like the man born blind and said “Yes”, then be like the man given sight, and worship Him. Right here, right now, worship the giver of sight, and forgiver of sins.
- Ross Brashear
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