He who
was blind now could see because of Christ’s love for man.
Healing
the sick in His ministry was a part of His master plan.
God
became man clothed in flesh to rescue humanity
From the
effects of sin and death and eternal calamity.
The Pharisees
didn’t like the fact the man was healed on the Sabbath;
These
hypocrites felt such a kindhearted act to be a very bad habit.
Once
again when they should have been silent holding God in awe,
They
criticized His miracle and hid behind the law.
Dissatisfied
by the blind man’s report they called his parents aside.
“Is this your son who says he was
healed? We think he may have lied.”
His
parents replied he was their son, his healing couldn’t be explained.
Fearful
of a synagogue shun, from comments they refrained.
Once
again they called the fellow who was formerly blind
Seeking
to discover a fault, the character of Christ malign.
“You should be giving God the
glory; that Jesus is sinful indeed.”
To which
he replied, “I used to be blind, but now
I clearly see.”
As the
text states, their minds made up, Christ they would not believe.
Anyone
else they could not persuade were those they would not receive.
The pressure
was on. It’s conform or else. Obey and do not dispute.
Coercion
remains the devil’s tool, intimidation absolute.
This
healed man who would not conform was viciously criticized.
Disparaged, dishonored, and debased, he found
himself victimized.
Have you
noticed this practice today is still very much alive?
Whether
education or politics, such actions continue to thrive.
If God
has made you a trophy of grace and you dare to live for Christ,
No matter
what your status has been, you will be sacrificed.
The
opponents of truth and godliness fear exposure to the light.
If you
shine the gospel light on them, you better expect a fight.
Rather
than praise our God of love for sending a savior who healed,
They
closed their eyes and ears and hearts to the Christ revealed.
Let us
not fall in love today with our comfortable church tradition
And miss
the message of God’s Word about our perilous condition.
A day is
appointed when all will face God in a very personal meeting.
It won’t
be a time when sinners get by with blaming, lying, and cheating.
Unbelievers
will be judged for every word and deed and act;
It’s too
late for forgiveness then, and that is a scriptural fact.
True
believers will be judged for the way they lived their life.
Did they
earnestly serve the Lord or major in church strife?
Without a
doubt these facts are true and everyone should heed them.
The Word
of God was written for you; a wise man knows he needs them.
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Copyright 2016 George M. Cuff, All Rights Reserved
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