John 9:25 says, “One thing I know, I was blind, but now I see.” These
are the words of the man who was blind from birth, who Jesus healed. This was
the man’s answer as the religious leaders questioned him on why Jesus would do
this on the Sabbath. It is pretty clear that the formerly blind man didn’t care
what day of the week it was… only that he was made whole!
So I questioned myself after reading this… Are there things in my life
that are causing me spiritual blindness? Or are there things that God has done
in my life to remove my “blindness” I have not been willing to share to bring
Him glory?
To testify… serve as
evidence or proof of something's existing or being the case.
Over this past weekend, my
hubby, Luke, & I had the privilege to lead the first/our first marriage
retreat at Camp Living Waters in Luther, Michigan. It was amazing for us! Not
sure how it was for the attendees, but for us… we just cannot comprehend how or
why God allowed us the opportunity! Father God is just so good & so
faithful… He can take 2 broken people, both of us having our first marriages
fail, surviving the devastation of infertility, letting Him mold us & make
us into what could be used for His glory, bringing us together for now almost
27 years, to share about our marriage with Christ as the “knot” holding us
together! All I can say is, “Wow!” I don’t share any of this to shine a light
on Luke or me, but to praise God for His never ending mercy and grace! The only
part we played in this was to have willing hearts and to be obedient. It was
much work and a lot of stretching… but oh so good!
So I say with the former
blind man… “I was blind but now I see.” What about you? Are there areas in your
life that have been blinded from seeing who God is or who He wants to be in
your life? I thank God that He is making me aware of these areas, and I know He
will continue doing His work in me as I am willing to step forward on His path
for my life.
I talked with a woman over
the weekend who was struggling with wanting God to show more of how the path
looked. Living or walking by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)… it is
so hard when we are looking through our human eyes and not letting Holy Spirit
guide our spiritual eyes! We always have to remember, if we could see the whole
path clearly, then we would need God.
Father God, Thank You for
revelation. Thank You for Your healing. Thank You for opening blind eyes to see
more of who You are. I ask You to help my unbelief… to trust You more when I
cannot see what may be next. Lord, keep me looking only to You for the answers.
Give me a willing heart and boldness to testify of Your greatness in my life. I
pray for each person reading this… let Your Light shine brighter in those
shaded areas to bring You glory. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Once again, God is just
impressing on my heart how important testimonies are. I can remember so clearly
how impactful hearing peoples’ testimonies in church when I was growing up were
to me. If the Lord is doing something in your life… share it! Now, if you are
willing… please share a testimony of blind eyes being opened or an area where
you could use some prayer. I once was blind and now I see!
Rejoicing in Truth!
Carin 💖
