When Others Cannot See It

Therefore they said to him, “How were your eyes opened?” He answered and said, “A Man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and said to me, ‘Go to the pool of Siloam and wash.’ So I went and washed, and I received sight.” John 9:10,11 NKJV

When God touches your life in a dramatic way you KNOW that you KNOW the truth of what happened. No amount of other people’s skepticism, questioning, or opposition can change what has happened to you. A man who was born blind was given sight by Jesus (John 9). He knew that a miracle had taken place in his life and no matter how often he told his story, his account never changed. I am sure there were times he longed for others to celebrate the miracle with him. But when it came to the religious leaders of his day (the Pharisees), there was no celebration to be experienced. They were blind to his miracle of sight because it had taken place on the Sabbath. They could not see the hand of God because of their own extreme interpretations of the law. They had missed the heart of the law as God intended it and hence missed the heart of God when He intervened in people’s lives. How sad! Does it still happen today? Absolutely!

Maybe some who are reading this are experiencing negative responses from others because of God’s work in their life. Many can attest to the isolation experienced when it becomes necessary for them to step away from the beliefs of others in order to embrace God and His Word in life changing ways. They may have had to step out of many man-made boxes in order to live out their faith authentically and in connection with God. Maybe they knew ahead of time there would be such negative ramifications or maybe the response has taken them by complete surprise. God would have each one know that they are not alone. They are being called into a special relationship with Him and the growth is going to be profound.

I long for others to learn what I have learned. God’s hands are bigger than any human hand that lets go of them. He more than replaces any loss they sustain. They will begin hearing things from Him that were always blocked by the voices of those around them. They will finally see what it means to walk in intimacy with the God of all creation! I cheer them on because I know their life will never be the same…….it will be better!!!


Father, I do not regret any decision I have made to know You more. You gave me gifts that others condemned. I receive them with abundant joy! Continue to do Your work in me even when it means others will not understand. Free me to follow You! Amen.