The Gospel of John 9:1-3 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” (John 9:1-3 NIV)

These passages exposed how people look at people. We, sometimes knowingly or unknowingly, view people on a dehumanizing way for our benefit or believing in pagan karma or for the simple reason of careless banter, as displayed by the Lord's disciples. Some, relate illness to sinful habits of gluttony, drunkenness, excessive smoking, sexual immorality, and other destructive vices. But the Lord reminds the disciples and us in this instance, with a man He saw who was blind from birth, that we all have a purpose no matter who or what we are, as the blind man was, for the works of God to be manifest through us. All are sinners because of the sinful DNA inherited from Adam. But, not all illness and misfortunes are results of sinful acts. Illnesses and afflictions are inherent in a world cursed by Adam's fall (Genesis 3:17).

But, as we remain resting in God's grace by faith in Christ Jesus, not by doctrines of religion and precepts of the world, we have the comforting assurance of His living Words. We must always remember, as it is written: “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” (Romans 8:28-30 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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