“‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned,’ said Jesus, ‘but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.’”
John 9:3
In John 9, we meet a man who had been blind from birth. His condition sparked questions from those around him—questions about sin, blame, and suffering. The disciples asked Jesus who was at fault for this man’s blindness, assuming it was punishment for someone’s sin. But Jesus reframed the situation: the man’s suffering was not a curse; it was an opportunity for God’s glory to be revealed.
Jesus approached him gently, making mud and placing it on the man’s eyes, then instructing him to wash in the pool of Siloam. Though the instructions may have seemed unusual, the man obeyed—and in doing so, he received sight for the first time in his life.
God’s work is not always what we expect, is it? Sometimes our hardships are not punishments, but spaces where God reveals His power and character. Just as the man’s physical sight was restored, so too was his spiritual understanding. Those who witnessed the miracle were forced to confront their assumptions about God, sin, and the Messiah. And we, too, see that encountering Jesus changes everything.
Jesus approached him gently, making mud and placing it on the man’s eyes, then instructing him to wash in the pool of Siloam. Though the instructions may have seemed unusual, the man obeyed—and in doing so, he received sight for the first time in his life.
God’s work is not always what we expect, is it? Sometimes our hardships are not punishments, but spaces where God reveals His power and character. Just as the man’s physical sight was restored, so too was his spiritual understanding. Those who witnessed the miracle were forced to confront their assumptions about God, sin, and the Messiah. And we, too, see that encountering Jesus changes everything.
Scripture Focus
John 9:1-11
Insight
Lord Jesus, help me to trust You in my struggles, to step forward in faith, and to see Your work in every circumstance. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Job 37-38
- Psalm 60
- Luke 23