No Arguement Here

Scripture – John 9:24-29: A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God,” they said. “We know this man is a sinner.” 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!” Then they asked him, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” He answered, “I have told you already and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you want to become his disciples, too?” Then they hurled insults at him and said, “You are this fellow’s disciple! We are disciples of Moses! We know that God spoke to Moses, but as for this fellow, we don’t even know where he comes from.”

Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) These leaders are not going to be dissuaded by any facts. They seem to accept, finally, that a healing took place, but they’re sure it was not from God because that would give credibility to Jesus. As to the man, he’s not intimidated. And how could he be? He knows he was blind. And he knows, because of Jesus, he can see. Christian faith is not something to be argued or defended. It’s to be shared. No one comes into the Kingdom by logic. We come by faith – by saying, “Okay, Lord, I’m going to step off in Your direction and see if you’re there.” I’ve done that. He’s always been there. There’s no argument against that.

Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) I will continue to live in faith today. I will avoid arguments about religion. I will simply say what I know from personal experience.

Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, you are light and life for me. Thank you. Remind me that it’s taken a long time to discover that for myself. Give me patience as I let other people move at their own pace. For we’re all moving closer to you.