DAILY MANNA WITH JESUS BLIND AS A BAT IN HELL Can a blind man act as guide to a blind man? Will they not both fall into a ditch? (Luke 6:39). Because we all have inherited a nature fallen due to sin, we all have been or are partially blind spiritually. This applies to Christian leaders as well; therefore, the spiritually blind frequently lead the spiritually blind. Before our redemption by Christ, there was no other possibility. Before Christ, we were doomed to fall into the ditch of slavery, self-hatred, damnation, and hell. Before Christ, we were doomed to lead even the people we most love into the ditch of terrifying, everlasting self-destruction. Jesus has saved us from spiritual blindness, from the ditch of hell, and from destroying forever even those we love. Because of what Jesus has done for us, we should: < thank Him always (1 Thes 5:18; Eph 5:20), < accept His grace to overcome all temptations to sin and thereby never return to blindness, < preach the gospel (1 Cor 9:16), < make ourselves the slaves of all so as to win over as many as possible (1 Cor 9:19), < do all that we do for the sake of the gospel (1 Cor 9:23), and < discipline our bodies and master them so that we will persevere in the faith (1 Cor 9:27) and reach even the hardest hearts. Jesus has saved us from a fate far worse than death. Thank You, Jesus! Are you clear-sighted, especially in your perception of sin and the need for each of one of us to see ourselves correctly as God sees us - with our faults,weaknesses, and strengths? Jesus two parables about poor vision allude to the proverb: Without vision the people perish! (Proverbs 29:18) What can we learn from the illustration of a blind guide and a bad eye (the log in the eye)? A bad eye left untreated and a blind guide can cause a lot of trouble that will only end in misery and disaster for us! We can only help and teach others what we have learned and received from wise teachers and guides. And how can we help others overcome their faults if we are blinded by our own faults and misperceptions? We are all in need of a physician who can help us overcome the blind spots and failing of own sins, weaknesses, and ignorance. Father, I will share my faith because peoples everlasting life depends on it. O Father, give us the humility which realizes its ignorance, admits its mistakes, recognizes its need, welcomes advice, accepts rebuke. Amen. GOOD MORNING FRIENDS AND HAVE A NICE FRIDAY! It is well with you and your family. Amen.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 00:11:39 +0000
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