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So That The Work Of God Might Be Displayed

March 7, 2013 by Church Without Shoes

GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF SIN

John 9:1-5 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life. As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

Rich Terherst
Harvest Church

PERCEPTION // What I see/hear God saying/doing:
What I see the Master saying is that I don’t have the burden of – or the right to – judge or accuse others for sinning when bad things happen to them. A critical spirit prevents me from completing the mission I’ve been given.

PLAN // What I am going to do about it:
Instead of judging others and pointing out their flaws – I should reach out to them and touch them with the love of God so that His glory can be displayed

PRAYER // Seal the deal:
Lord, thank You that I don’t have to carry the burden of finding faults in others or “diagnosing” their condition. Let Your love and compassion fill my heart. Help me to stop entertaining judgmental thoughts. Teach me to love people and see them the way that you see them, in Jesus’ name!

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    March 7, 2013 at 8:14 am

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    • Jami says

      March 7, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Today has I walked through my day, I was able to slow down and find God in it….The experiences I am having hard as they may be are a example to my children to not give up. As a Family Member of mine struggles to find peace, and , joy and acceptance today I was a model of trusting God to make it ok. To reach out and share my hurts let’s my Family Member know it’s ok to share your hurts , that we have them and we move through them with Gods strength and in the end there will be Joy!

      Thank you Father,
      For pointing out my need to seek you in today, help me seek you tomorrow and everyday. Help me not be blind to your light so I can share it with those in my life and those in the meetings I attend.
      I Love you Father,
      Amen

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