How should John 9:33 influence our response to witnessing God's work today? A Look Back at the Verse John 9:33 — “If this Man were not from God, He could do no such things.” A once-blind man makes the obvious but courageous conclusion: Jesus’ miraculous work proves He is from God. His single sentence models how we should react whenever we see God move today. Recognizing God’s Hand at Work • God's works are unmistakable fingerprints of His presence (Psalm 66:5; James 1:17). • Miracles may be dramatic, like restored sight, or quieter answers to prayer and changed hearts. • The proper first step is acknowledgement: “This is God.” Core Lessons We Draw from John 9:33 1. Miracles Authenticate the Messenger • Just as Jesus’ works revealed His divine origin (John 3:2), any genuinely supernatural act points back to the Lord, not to human skill or coincidence. 2. Bold Witness Follows Clear Evidence • The healed man spoke truth in a hostile room. He didn’t soften the claim or delay until it felt safe (Acts 4:20). 3. Simple Logic Confirms Spiritual Reality • “If…then” reasoning silences doubt. When we watch God transform a life, the logical conclusion still stands: God is at work here. How This Shapes Our Modern Response • Celebrate: Give immediate thanks and glory to God (Psalm 145:4-7). • Speak Up: Share plainly what God has done, even if the audience is skeptical (Revelation 12:11; 1 Peter 3:15). • Stand Firm: Refuse to be intimidated by intellectual or cultural pressure (John 9:34; 2 Timothy 1:8). • Point to Christ, Not to the Phenomenon: The miracle is the signpost; Jesus is the destination (John 6:26-29). • Expect Continued Activity: Hebrews 13:8 reminds us Jesus is “the same yesterday and today and forever,” so we watch for more of His works. • Invite Others to “Come and See” (John 1:46): Encourage observers to seek the Lord behind the miracle. Common Roadblocks and How to Overcome Them • Skepticism: Counter with testimony and Scripture (John 10:37-38). • Fear of Rejection: Remember the blind man was expelled yet remained faithful; God honors courage (Matthew 5:11-12). • Misplaced Credit: Redirect praise from people or luck to the Lord (Acts 3:12-16). • Forgetfulness: Keep records of answered prayer to rehearse God’s faithfulness (Psalm 103:2). Moving Forward with Confidence John 9:33 calls us to be crystal-clear: authentic works of God demand acknowledgment, inspire testimony, and confirm that Jesus is who He claims to be. When we witness His hand today, let’s respond with bold worship, straightforward proclamation, and unwavering confidence that “He who began a good work” is still powerfully at work among us (Philippians 1:6). |
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