MEMORISE : When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Psalm 126 : 1.
Psalm 126 : 1.
READ : JOHN 9 : 8 - 16.
8 The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?
9 Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he.
11 He answered and said, A man that is called Jesus made clay, and
anointed mine eyes, and said unto me, Go to the pool of Siloam, and
wash: and I went and washed, and I received sight.
12 Then said they unto him, Where is he? He said, I know not.
13 They brought to the Pharisees him that aforetime was blind.
14 And it was the sabbath day when Jesus made the clay, and opened his eyes.
15 Then again the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his
sight. He said unto them, He put clay upon mine eyes, and I washed, and
do see.
16 Therefore said some of the Pharisees, This man is not
of God, because he keepeth not the sabbath day. Others said, How can a
man that is a sinner do such miracles? And there was a division among
them.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : EXODUS 30 : 22 - 33 : 6 ; PSALM 119 : 49 - 64.
The Lord Jesus is the centre of new beginnings; therefore, every new
beginning takes its origin in Christ. When God found fault with the Old
Testament, He introduced the New Testament on the platform of Christ’s
sacrifice. It does not matter your background, education, race, sex or
colour; Christ has provided a level playing field of opportunities for
everyone to be blessed beyond measure. The choice to be blessed in such a
way that your case becomes the talk of the town now rests with you.
Some people are resistant to new things; they like suffering, hardship,
poverty, sickness and stagnation. Their present poor state is so
acceptable to them that they don’t see any need to embrace change. I
once had an experience of this sometime ago when I prayed for someone
and said: “When next you are coming to the annual convention, you will
come in your own car”. I expected him to say Amen, but he did not, so I
asked him: “Did you hear what I said?” He replied: “Yes”. “Why then
didn’t you answer?” I asked. Then he explained: “When one gets a car,
you will begin to talk about getting a mechanic, insurance and fuel
shortage problems”. He continued rolling out reasons why he was not
expecting a car. That was the lie of the devil to keep him away from his
blessing. The devil did not want him to see the good side of having a
car.
In John 9 : 1 - 7, we see a man who was born blind receive
his sight. He had been in that situation for at least forty years before
he met Christ. On meeting the Lord, the blindness of forty years
disappeared and his sight was restored. His story stands as a case of
blessings that generates controversies. A problem of forty years came to
an end in just one day. You should know that your problem has an expiry
date. Today is your day for a new beginning. There are many lessons to
draw from the story of this man. New blessings will usually generate
controversies. Controversy brings about debate, arguments,
disagreements, deliberation, wonder or questions. There will be
questions when a man known for poverty suddenly begins to ride in one of
the most expensive cars in the world. People will talk and argue when a
woman whom the doctor said her womb is too small to nurture a child
gives birth to four children at once. Meeting Jesus on a personal basis
is an experience you should seek. The good news is that He is seeking to
meet you too. There is a blessing Christ will give you that will
positively affect all other areas of your life. I decree over your life
that every secret work the Lord began in your life shall be completed
publicly in Jesus’ Name. Every deficiency or inadequacy in your life
shall expire in Jesus’ Name.
PRAYER POINT :
Lord, let your blessings for me this year generate discussions.
AUTHOR: PASTOR ADEBOYE.
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