August 07, 2019: SOAP #3534:  Zephaniah 1-3; John 9

Scripture:  John (NIV) 9:1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.

Observation:   This chapter contains an interesting encounter with a blind man during which the blind man was healed by Jesus spitting on the ground, making some mud, placing it in the man’s eyes, and then telling him to go and wash in the Pool of Siloam.  This led to people asking questions.  He gave them the best answer he knew, but they were not satisfied, so they took him to the Pharisees.  The Pharisees asked more questions, even questioning the man’s parents.  When Jesus heard about the questioning and the man being thrown out by the religious leaders, He revealed Himself to the formerly blind man.

All of this started as Jesus “went along.”  The journey became more important than the destination.

Application:  I need to be careful to take advantage of opportunities that I encounter as I am in route to my intended destination.  That which may seem like an interruption to my journey, might turn out to be the main reason for the journey.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, keep me aware of the opportunities that come my way as I am “going along.” May my eyes and ears be open to those around me.  May my heart be sensitive to their needs.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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