Jesus is Essential
John 9:18–22: But the Jews did not believe concerning him, that he had been blind and received his sight, until they called the parents of him who had received his sight. And they asked them, saying, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? How then does he now see?” His parents answered them and said, “We know that this is our son, and that he was born blind; but by what means he now sees we do not know, or who opened his eyes we do not know. He is of age; ask him. He will speak for himself.” His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue.
When people refuse to face evidence honestly, but in fear evade the issue, then it is impossible to come to a united conclusion. Once again, Jesus was the cause of division.
The religious leaders were judging on the basis of one thing: nobody who breaks the Sabbath could possibly be a true prophet of God. They were “one-issue” thinkers, not unlike some religious people today. The Pharisees did not realize that Jesus was offering the people something greater than the Sabbath—the true spiritual rest that comes from God. 1
Walking with Jesus
Do not hesitate to speak openly about the great things that Jesus does. In this day of non-stop social media, everyone seems to have an opinion about everything. You have much more than an opinion, you have a personal testimony that needs to be shared.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
A great evidence of faith is no longer fearing the comments of others.
Praying
Lord, thank you for delivering me from the lies that lead to fear.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
