Fix Your Eyes
Monday, May 1
Luke 9:1-3
Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.
Devotion
Like the disciples, you may have your own ‘why’ questions. Wanting answers is natural when we’re going through pain or difficult circumstances. We ask questions about what caused the pain, and we wonder when and sometimes if we’ll make it through.
Here’s what’s interesting with our theme scripture: Jesus shifted the attention away from what caused the issue to the purpose of it.
Jesus appears less concerned with what caused the man’s blindness, and more concerned to present the solution. His explanation was that this man’s blindness didn’t have anything to do with his sin or his parents’ sin. Jesus responded saying this man’s sickness was allowed to naturally run its course so that God would be glorified.
Today, set aside the why questions and fix your focus on ways that God can be glorified in what you’re going through.
Today’s Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
I praise and honor your name. You are faithful in all your ways through the good and the bad times. You continue to work all things together for my good and my confidence remains firmly rooted in your unfailing love. Be glorified even now. Amen!
Apply It Today
Instead of asking why, ask ‘How can I encourage others who may be experiencing this same thing?’
Instead of asking why, ask ‘Am I willing to seek Jesus more than I seek out ‘why?’
Instead of asking why, ask ‘How can the endurance of my suffering be an encouraging example to other believers?’
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