Jn 9:1 “And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which
was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did
sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, neither
hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made
manifest in him.”
It’s interesting to see the illusions that offer two images
in the same picture (Old Woman – Young Girl). That’s often an accurate
interpretation when it comes to life when looking at the hurting and evil around
us.
Depending on my perspective, I’ll either find purpose or
pain.
When I hurt physically I understand there is something that
needs to be addressed or corrected. The
pain is purposeful and helpful despite the discomfort and pain I must endure.
The disciples decided to focus on the hurt and sin instead
of seeing the picture of God working through it. I can do the same thing. Why
did God allow this to happen in my life?
I must stop focusing on the “disease” and should focus on the cure that
is in Jesus.
Stop looking for something to blame and start looking for God
in praise!
I can’t be blinded by the problem pain brings, instead of
seeing God’s glory displayed through it.
If not, like the disciples I’ll miss out on the wonderful works of the
Lord. Knowing in the worst of pain, “God’s glorious works should be manifest in
it.”
I often think of Joseph (Gen 50) when facing painful and
difficult problems. The darkest of evil was perpetrated by his brothers, and
yet God turned the pain into a glorious work that even blessed the evil who
were responsible.
Sometimes the greatest pain inflicted upon those around me,
as well as myself, can manifest the greatest blessing. I must choose the right
perspective, I can focus on the hurt or the Healer!
The right perspective keeps me from living in the shadows of
yesterday and allows me to walk in the light of today and the promised hope of
tomorrow.
HSAY… Todd
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