A Changed Life

Scripture – John 9:13-17: They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind. Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man’s eyes was a Sabbath. Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. “He put mud on my eyes,” the man replied, “and I washed, and now I see.” Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others asked, “How can a sinner do such miraculous signs?” So they were divided. Finally they turned again to the blind man, “What have you to say about him? It was your eyes he opened.” The man replied, “He is a prophet.”

Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) There is no arguing with a changed life. This man could see! No matter how it happened or what interpretation was put to it, that indisputable fact remained. Again, the man could only describe what happened – what Jesus did, his response and the result. A song I learned many years ago begins with this question, “Who are you to disagree with me when I tell you He made my life complete?” The simple fact remains, the more I open myself to the life-changing work of Christ in me, the fuller and more complete my life becomes. While there’s a lot I don’t know, I do know that.

Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) I will keep my mind and heart open to Him today. I will trust Jesus to give me all I need this day.

Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, that sounds like such a simple thing to do. And really, it is! At the same time, I still live with a resistance to your transforming power. Give me courage to stay open. I don’t know what you’re making of me. I guess I really don’t need to know. You’ve always been nothing but good for me. Thank you. Help me trust you today.