John 9:13-27…“He answered, ‘I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.’” vs. 25
The man who had been blind in John’s story didn’t have a satisfactory answer for anyone who questioned him. The whole community, from religious leaders to his own parents, wondered how he had recovered his sight, and all he could do was tell his simple story. When they pressed him further he gave his most impressive testimony. He didn’t have an answer, but he did know this: he once was blind but now he could see.
That continues to be the best answer when people press us about the nature of our faith. We probably won’t have erudite answers and details often escape us. Many times our theology seems weak and our biblical knowledge feels completely inadequate. But we do have a testimony! It could be like the one offered by the man in the text: I once was blind but now I see. Or even better, I once was lost but now am found! We may not have any fancy or learned answers, but we do know that even in this troubled and dark world, all is well with our souls!
It feels good to have that simple and blessed assurance! It means we can relax and move on in our lives with peace and serenity in our hearts and hope for our tomorrows. Who could possibly wish for anything more?
Thought for the Day: What is my testimony?
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