I Believe!

I Believe!

John 9:37-38 AMPC

[37] Jesus said to him, You have seen Him; [in fact] He is talking to you right now. [38] He called out, Lord, I believe! [I rely on, I trust, I cleave to You!] And he worshiped Him.

The account tied to the verses above is of a man who was born blind. Jesus confirmed that it was not the sin of the man or of his parents that made him blind from birth. In fact, Jesus said that this incident was so that the work of God may be revealed in the man. This just makes it clear that not all 'bad' events in my life can be attributed to sin. There are some things in my life that are waiting for the manifestation of the power and mercy of God. Like the man who was born blind, some things will not happen in my life until the season of the manifestation of God's grace is due. When the time comes, the gates of hell will not be able to prevent the course of God's grace upon my life. I need to place my life under the cover of God's grace so that i do not allow sin live or thrive in me. I must not give room for sin to dwell in my life, so that my life can attract grace. That is the foundation of all the amazing things that God has promised, and He has the capacity and ability to bring all those plans to pass. 

A full-grown man was healed of blindness, and all the Pharisees could speak of was the fact that the healing happened on the day of the Sabbath. Nothing about God's mighty power at work, or the joy of seeing another person receive healing; it was spite and hatred for Jesus, as well as opposition of the man who was healed. The leaders would try several questions from the man, as well as the parents, but the answers of the man was always about the fact that he was once blind, but now he could see. The man also had a clear understanding that what He had received could not have been given by a man who was a sinner. Such miracles are not birthed and sustained by sin, but by the power of a Holy and Righteous God. It is also never too late for the manifestation of God's power over all forms of sickness. He is the One who can turn what men call lifelong disability into a display of His power and ability. It really matters if you know Him and have submitted your life to Him. 

For every one of us, it is an encounter we all must have. The man received the healing but Jesus met him again so as to perfect the healing. The man was cast out of the temple by men, but he met the Lord of hosts who helped him recognise the Lordship and Authority of Jesus. His parents were afraid of the opinions of men, and would not rock the boat, but the man would not be silenced. His miracle was too obvious to be ignored. For all of us who are trusting God for His move in our lives, are we ready to totally submit to His authority? Are we willing to let go of all that we are and have, so that we can take hold of that which He is and offers us? As He made Himself known to the man once blind, so does He make Himself known to all of us today. As many as would heed are invited to fall down at Hia feet and worship Him. Like the man who was healed, I say: "Lord, I believe'. "I worship you". He is Lord. Would you also believe and accept Him as Lord and Saviour? God's time of favour is here.