How can we apply the man's worshipful response to our daily lives? Seeing What Happened John 9 tells of a man born blind who receives sight at Jesus’ touch. When the healed man meets Jesus again, the Lord reveals Himself plainly. The man responds at once. “Then the man said, ‘Lord, I believe,’ and he worshiped Him.” (John 9:38) What Stands Out in His Response • Immediate: no hesitation, no need for further proof • Personal: addresses Jesus as “Lord,” declaring true faith • Physical and verbal: belief expressed through an act of worship, likely kneeling or bowing • Public: done in front of others despite pressure from religious leaders Why His Worship Matters for Us Today • Worship flows naturally when the heart truly sees Jesus for who He is • Real faith is never silent; it overflows in visible, audible praise • Worship unites confession (“I believe”) with action (“he worshiped Him”) • Every Christian who has been brought from darkness to light shares the same reason to worship Daily Ways to Echo His Example – Start mornings by confessing aloud, “Lord, I believe,” anchoring the day in faith – Set brief pauses during work or study to whisper thanks, refocusing the heart on Christ – Use music that exalts Jesus while driving or doing chores, turning routine moments into worship – Physically kneel or lift hands during private devotions, engaging body and spirit together – Share a testimony of God’s goodness during conversation, allowing worship to spill over to others – Choose media, conversations, and attitudes that honor the Lord, treating every setting as holy ground Linking Scripture to the Lifestyle • John 4:24 — “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.” • Psalm 95:6 — “O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.” • Romans 12:1 — “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” • Hebrews 13:15 — “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.” • Colossians 3:17 — “Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” • Matthew 22:37 — “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Living Worship Beyond the Quiet Time • Act justly, speak truth, and show mercy, reflecting the character of the One you adore • Handle resources and responsibilities as offerings placed before His feet • Celebrate victories and endure trials with the same confession: “Lord, I believe” Closing Thought The once-blind man’s simple, wholehearted act reminds believers that worship is the natural, continual posture of a soul that sees Jesus clearly. |
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