Light to See
“It’s a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally.
It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand.”
— Madeleine L’Engle
Read About It
Then [the Jewish leaders cursed the man who had been healed of his blindness] and said, “You are [Jesus’] disciple, but we are disciples of Moses! We know God spoke to Moses, but we don’t even know where this man comes from.”
— John 9:28-29 NLT
Look It Up
John 1:16-18
John 5:39-46
John 17:25
Think About It
Sadly, about the only truthful thing the Jewish authorities said about Jesus in the whole episode was that they knew nothing about him. But, if they really knew Moses, as they said they did, they would have known Jesus. If they really knew God, they would have known Jesus. So many people reject Jesus because they don’t really know him – church experiences, church people, or chosen lifestyles get in their way of knowing Jesus. As we seek to reach the lost, we must remember that the core, the essence, the truth we share is centered in Christ Jesus. Rather than getting lost in a lot of church jargon, let’s share Jesus with them. Let’s help them see the Savior.
Pray About It
Then Dear heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus. I know that he is your greatest message. Forgive me for the times that I have gotten lost in religious arguments and forgotten to share Jesus with those who need him. Bless my efforts to share Jesus with those who do not recognize him as their Lord and Savior. It’s in Jesus’ precious and mighty name that I pray. Amen.
Ken Crawford 