“The LORD said to him, ‘Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD?’”
Exodus 4:11
Though my stroke happened several years ago, I’m still adjusting to the fact that I’m disabled. And I’m still trying to understand how disability fits with trusting God.
Joni Eareckson Tada, who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident at age 17, explains, “[Satan] views disability as his last great stronghold to defame the good character of God. Suffering is the last frontier he exploits to smear God’s trustworthiness. The devil relishes inciting people to complain, ‘How could a good God allow my child to be born with this horrible defect?’ …or ‘Why would I believe in a God who includes Alzheimer’s and autism in his plans for people?’” (2010)
Joni later explains where our disabilities point us. “I need a battlefield-Jesus at my side down here in the dangerous and often messy trenches of life. I need Jesus, the rescuer, to wade through pain, death and hell itself to find me, grasp me, and to bring me safely through.” Whatever your “disability,” it’s pointing you to your loving Savior, Jesus Christ.
Joni Eareckson Tada, who became a quadriplegic after a diving accident at age 17, explains, “[Satan] views disability as his last great stronghold to defame the good character of God. Suffering is the last frontier he exploits to smear God’s trustworthiness. The devil relishes inciting people to complain, ‘How could a good God allow my child to be born with this horrible defect?’ …or ‘Why would I believe in a God who includes Alzheimer’s and autism in his plans for people?’” (2010)
Joni later explains where our disabilities point us. “I need a battlefield-Jesus at my side down here in the dangerous and often messy trenches of life. I need Jesus, the rescuer, to wade through pain, death and hell itself to find me, grasp me, and to bring me safely through.” Whatever your “disability,” it’s pointing you to your loving Savior, Jesus Christ.
Scripture Focus
John 9:2-7
Insight
Lord, in our disabilities and limitations, please help us to trust You to carry us through for Your glory. Amen
Bible In A Year
- 1 Samuel 22-23
- Psalm 131
- 2 Corinthians 13
