John 9, Part 5

Scripture: John 9:24-34

Observation: The blind man is called for a second interrogation. The Pharisees tell him to "Give glory to God!" (v.24), or to tell the truth, confessing himself a liar and a sinner. But all along he has been telling the truth. So he answers plainly, "I do not know whether he is a sinner. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see." (v.25). They have no retort, so instead they ask again how he was healed. Now the former blind man is becoming exasperated, and tells them, "I have told you already, and you would not listen. Why do you want to hear again? Do you also want to become his disciples?" (v.27). Furious, they answer that they are disciples of Moses, whom they know spoke to God, unlike Jesus, whom they don't even know where He's come from (v.28, 29). The blind man's testimony is his greatest answer, and he shows them their ignorance in the fact that Jesus has healed him, a man born blind; if He were not of God it could never have been done. Rather than answer him, the Pharisees kick him out.

Application: These Pharisees could argue about the Torah. They could argue about the law. They could argue about their traditions. But when it came to this man's personal testimony, they were dumb-struck. The proof was there, it was clear. They did the only thing they could think of - remove him from their presence. What they couldn't do, was contradict him. Even today, some will try to use Scripture against us, twisting God's Word to their advantage. They can speak of their teachings, and their interpretation. But what they can't do, is overturn our testimony. God works in our lives, changing us, molding us, doing miracles in us and through us. Those who don't wish to hear can deny and turn away as the Pharisees did, but the one thing they can't do, is disprove us.

Prayer: Father, my testimony is really a testimony of Your greatness. My life has changed because Your Holy Spirit has come and made me see things in a new light. I've watched Your hand in my life and the lives of others. May all see Your glory through my testimony, and may it serve to influence and change lives for You. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.