Works of God

Jn. 9:3

Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.

 

As Jesus and His disciples walked by a  man who had been blind from birth, they asked whose fault or sin was involved? Was it the man's or his parent's fault? That seems to be the quick and ready answer for misfortune or trial. People normally assume that there was sin in the life, but Jesus dispelled that assumption. It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. His blindness was ordained as a display to showcase the works of God. Why don't people automatically assume that as opposed to the sin issue? Perhaps the greater lesson was to work the works of God, to realize that time is short. These works must be accomplished in the light that Jesus, the light of the world, brings into the heart of man.

 

Jesus healed the man using saliva and dirt, a healing mud applied to the eyes. After which he washed in the pool of Siloam. When the man came back seeing, all were amazed and had many questions. Who? Where? When? Why? Eventually, he was brought to the Pharisees for questioning. Of course, the Pharisees did not focus on the miracle of sight, but on the fact that this was done on the Sabbath and that was forbidden. They automatically assumed Jesus was not from God because of this, but thankfully, the people were divided in their opinion. Even though some believed, the Pharisees did not. How dark was their perception when the miracle of sight was skipped over and a small detail is magnified? 

 

When his parents were brought in for questioning, they were afraid of the Pharisees so they immediately shifted the buck saying, Ask him. He is of age. So once again the man was called. His response was, One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see. Sadly, the Pharisees cast him out because he was a sinner. They refused to accept this great miracle. But Jesus found him. It was then that the man said, Lord, I believe. It was there that the miracle was complete, and he worshipped Jesus. This was the work of God that was done in the Light, by the Light, and to bring glory to God!

 

Father,

Give me courage to share the great miracle that you have done in my life. Help me to stand up to those who would demean what You have done and say it is nothing.

In Jesus name,

Amen