Some Of Us Like To Read The Bible Wearing Sunglasses
I was reading John 9 one night, and the LORD opened my eyes — ironically enough — to understanding HIS Word. In John 9 we read of the man born blind whom Jesus gives special sight — not only is his physical sight restored, but this man was blessed with spiritual insight. The LORD Jesus Christ gave him a manifold blessing.
The story really begins at the end of John in chapter 8 verse 59, in which we read about how “the Jews who believed HIM (John 8:31″ responded when Jesus the Christ told them HE IS GOD:
Then they took up stones to throw at Him; but Jesus hid Himself and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. 4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Read the rest of this entry »
