Jesus and the Man Born Blind
Is suffering personal? Do we suffer because of who we are and what we've done? Is it possible for suffering to be good and to lead to good in the world? Is there potential in the darkness? What hope does Jesus offer a suffering world?
Reflection-
Where is there potential in the darkness?
Where do you need to “go and do” to experience the works of God in your life?
Where might you be missing the works of God because of spiritual blindness?
Where do you need to “go and do” to experience the works of God in your life?
Where might you be missing the works of God because of spiritual blindness?
Further Reading -
Tim Keller, "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering"
CS Lewis, "The Problem of Pain" and "A Grief Observed"
Philip Yancey, "Where Is God When It Hurts"
Further up, further in - Take time this week to remind yourself and journal about the “works of God” that you’ve experienced in your life; times and places where He showed up and revealed Himself and brought understanding, freedom, change, breakthrough, healing (spiritual, emotional, relational, physical). Pray for God to show you where He’s been at work and you’re missing it. Spend time in gratitude and worship, and try to share one of those stories with someone in your life who does not believe in and follow Jesus.