John 9:38 KJV
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
The most important words a man can say are these three; "Lord, I believe." But I notice that they were not loosely spoken by the man of our text.
• He had spent years in blindness.
• He faced testing by the religious elite.
• He experienced alienation and rejection from his parents.
Finally, after several conversations concerning Christ,
• He conversed with Christ again
and it was then that his own speculations turned into faith.
I rather expect that true believers all experience some situations similar to this man. There's the initial meeting with Christ and accompanying joy. That is quickly followed by a period of trial.
• Doubters and mockers arrive on the scene to shake away that first but perhaps shallow pleasure that came from meeting Christ
• Religious zealots contend with our experience to keep us under their thumb and away from Jesus
• Even family may try to dissuade us fearing their own loss and repercussions
But those who pass these fires meet Chris afresh on the other side and find a faith that is confident and enduring.
And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
The most important words a man can say are these three; "Lord, I believe." But I notice that they were not loosely spoken by the man of our text.
• He had spent years in blindness.
• He faced testing by the religious elite.
• He experienced alienation and rejection from his parents.
Finally, after several conversations concerning Christ,
• He conversed with Christ again
and it was then that his own speculations turned into faith.
I rather expect that true believers all experience some situations similar to this man. There's the initial meeting with Christ and accompanying joy. That is quickly followed by a period of trial.
• Doubters and mockers arrive on the scene to shake away that first but perhaps shallow pleasure that came from meeting Christ
• Religious zealots contend with our experience to keep us under their thumb and away from Jesus
• Even family may try to dissuade us fearing their own loss and repercussions
But those who pass these fires meet Chris afresh on the other side and find a faith that is confident and enduring.
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