"One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" John 9:25

Thought Of The Day...
The Pharisees were furious when they heard that Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath, which meant he had broken the law. They tried in vain to get the man and his parents to identify Jesus as the healer.
The Pharisees tried to assure the man that his healer was a sinner. The man replied, "I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" That drove the Pharisees into a rage. But the man said boldly, in effect, "Isn't it strange that you can't explain who my healer is? If he isn't from God, how could he perform such a miracle?" Hearing that, the Pharisees threw him out, meaning he was cut off from the local society.
No amount of evidence could make these spiritually blind leaders believe. Nowhere in the Old Testament Scriptures was a person ever healed of physical blindness. Yet Isaiah's prophecy predicted that in the Messiah's day "the eyes of the blind will see" (Isaiah 29:18). Jesus opened a man's eyes, but blind hearts couldn't read "Messiah" in what Jesus did.
Don't expect nicer treatment from spiritually blind people today. Every witness to Jesus will encounter cynicism, rebuff, and persecution, because spiritual blindness is as perverse as it is strong. Mentioning Jesus Christ is never "politically correct," because the politics of this world go against God's way.

Prayer...
Heavenly Father, We come to you today with humble hearts and grateful minds, thanking you for your love and guidance in our lives. As we dive deeper into your word and seek to be more like your son, Jesus Christ, we ask for your strength and wisdom in our witness to others.

Just as the blind man in John 9 boldly proclaimed his faith in Jesus, let us also have the courage to speak the truth and share the good news with those who do not see or hear it. Though the world may reject and ridicule your name, may we stand firm in our service and devotion to you.

Guide us in our situations where we may face opposition or doubt, and help us to remain steadfast in our faith. May our actions and words reflect your love and truth to those around us, drawing them closer to you.

We thank you for the gift of your son, Jesus, and for the example he set through his unwavering faith. May we continue to follow his lead and share your message of hope and salvation with the world. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.