A Simple Response

Scripture – John 9:1-7: As Jesus went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life. As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” Having said this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. “Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” (this word means Sent). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.

Observation – (Write down what you see in the scripture.) Who am I to question God’s plans? This man’s blindness was there “so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.” And so, his life is about to be radically changed. As with most of His miracles, here Jesus calls for an act of faith on the part of the man being healed. “Go,” Jesus told him. “So the man went….and came home seeing.” Once again, Jesus gives a simple command that calls for a simple response. A lot of times I over think things. He asks me to do something no more difficult than what this man was told. I’ll take a long time analyzing and wondering what He’s really asking. This man didn’t hesitate And he came back seeing.

Application – (Write how you will be different today because of what you have just read.) I will be open to and listen for Jesus’ simple instructions today. I will think less and follow more.

Prayer – (Write out a brief prayer.) Lord, often your directions for me are pretty straightforward. Please keep speaking clearly. Move me to respond with actions rather than questions.