Short Devotional about
A Man Born Blind – John 9:1-12
Introduction
In life, we often encounter situations or circumstances which we can’t fully comprehend. We encounter challenges, sorrows, and trials that seem inexplicable. Like the man born blind in the book of John, many of us may feel like we are in a ‘dark’ place. But remember, it is in the darkness that we find comfort and hope in God’s grace. This study of John 9:1-12 will remind us that even in those trying situations, God is still at work. Our lives have a purpose; there’s a reason behind every season. Let’s dig deeper into understanding God’s will in our lives.
Bible Verse
“He replied, ‘Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!'” – John 9:25
Meaning
In John 9:1-12, we read about a man who was born blind. The disciples asked Jesus who had sinned, the man or his parents, for him to be born blind. However, Jesus responded that the man’s blindness was not a consequence of sin but to demonstrate the works of God. The healing of the man’s physical blindness also led to his spiritual sight, testifying to the transformative power of faith in Jesus. The man’s experience is not just physical healing; it is a display of the spiritual awakening that happens when we encounter Jesus Christ. God’s work in our lives often takes place in ways we can’t comprehend, just like the man born blind.
Actions to Take
- Reflect on situations in your life where you felt blind, seek God’s purpose in those situations.
- Share your testimony with others, just as the blind man did. Witnessing about what God has done in your life can strengthen your faith and inspire others.
- Thank God for his unceasing work in your life, even when you cannot comprehend His ways.
Journal Prompts
- How have you experienced God’s work in your life in unexpected ways?
- Reflect on a difficult situation where you later saw God’s purpose unveiling. How was your faith strengthened through this experience?
- Have you shared your testimony with others? If not, think about how you might do so.
Prayer
Lord, I thank You for the purpose You have for my life. Help me to trust in Your ways, even when I cannot comprehend them. Just like the man born blind, let my life testify to Your wondrous works. Amen.
Social Posts
- “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” John 9:25 #BlindButNowISee #TrustHisProcess
- Just as God gave sight to the blind man in John 9, He will give us spiritual insight in our darkness. #GodsLight
- Like the man born blind, our lives have a purpose; there’s a reason behind each season. #GodsPlan
Conclusion
Remember, just as the blind man’s story served a purpose to glorify God, so do our lives. The seasons of blindness we go through are never just about us. They are opportunities through which God’s grandeur shines. Your frustration, struggle, or darkness can be a platform upon which God’s works are displayed. So, let’s stay hopeful, trusting that God’s great purpose is at work in our lives, even in the most trying seasons. Continue to find hope, comfort, and inspiration in our shared journey of faith at BGodInspired.com.
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Q&A about
A Man Born Blind – John 9:1-12
Question: Who was the main character in John 9:1-12?
Answer: The main character is a man who was born blind.
Question: How did Jesus heal the blind man in John 9:1-12?
Answer: Jesus healed the blind man by spitting on the ground, making some mud with the saliva, and putting it on the man’s eyes. Jesus then told him to go and wash in the Pool of Siloam.
Question: What was the reaction of the people when they saw the man who was born blind after he had been healed?
Answer: They were amazed and confused. Some even doubted if he was the same man because he could see now.
Question: What did the man do after Jesus told him to go wash at the Pool of Siloam?
Answer: He went and washed at the Pool of Siloam, and when he returned, he was able to see.
Question: How does the story of the man born blind in John 9:1-12 demonstrate Jesus’ power?
Answer: It demonstrated Jesus’ power to perform miracles, showing that He could even give sight to a man who was born blind.
Question: What was Jesus’s response when asked who sinned, the man or his parents, that he was born blind?
Answer: Jesus answered that neither the man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in the man’s life.
