SEVEN SIGNS THAT REVEAL WHO JESUS IS - #6
                                                        BLOG #54 - 5/8/2020

In the story of the blind man Jesus' disciples asked a Rabbi: "Who sinned, this man or his parents? In those days, it was a common belief that blindness or other forms of suffering were the consequences of sin. The story of the blind man in John chapter nine is different. Jesus made it clear the man's blindness was not because of a sin he or his parents committed. Then why was the blind man born blind? Jesus said, "this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life" (John 9:3, NIV). What does Jesus mean? The answer is simple. Jesus healed the blind man "to prove what God can do."

Jesus spit on the ground and made some mud with His saliva. He put it on the man's eyes. Then He told the blind man, "Go...wash in the pool of Siloam" (John 9:7, NIV). The man did what Jesus asked him to do. When he came back home, the people could tell the blind man could see. In the Gospels, it is said Jesus healed the blind in various ways. The same is true in spiritual matters. We must have confidence in Him. We must not be afraid. We must trust the Lord who knows what is best for us.

Today, people around the globe are hurting because of the coronavirus. Many families have lost their loved ones. Could it be we are suffering because of the sins of mankind? If so, Jesus has a remedy
for us. If we put our faith and trust in Jesus, if we confess our sins to Him, and by way of His Holy Spirit invite Jesus into our lives, He will forgive us our sins.