Walk by Faith Not by Sight

JESUS SPEAKS

When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with clay. And He said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he went and washed, and came back seeing. (John 9: 6 – 7)

INSPIRED THOUGHTS

Jesus encounters a blind man desiring to be healed. Using an unorthodox method, He makes mud with His spit; smearing it across the man’s eyes. Still, instead of being instantly healed, he is instructed to go to the pool of Siloam and wash the dirt from his face. In faith, he remains obedient and soon returns with his sight. Because he listened to Jesus and followed God’s instructions, he experienced an amazing miracle.

As we read in the old Testament, the Jews who were led out of Egypt wandered in the desert for quite some time. They eventually reached the boundaries of the land God had promised to them as an inheritance. The Lord commanded them to cross over the Jordan river and conquer the inhabitants. Unfortunately fear infected their hearts, causing them to doubt God’s ability to give them the victory. As punishment, God condemned them to wander in the desert for an entire lifetime, until the following generation was willing to obey His instructions.

Even today, those who are God’s chosen people are commanded to follow His instructions. We must walk by faith, not by sight; trusting in His strength and in His power. No matter how large or immovable the obstacles might appear, we musn’t succumb to fear. The Lord is with us, and through Him we can achieve victory. If we walk according to God’s will, then we will experience miraculous things.

“Lord Heavenly Father, may we trust in Your power and in Your strength. Although we are weak, You are our strong tower. May we follow Your instructions and observe Your commandments every day. As we place our faith in You, we are confident that we will see miracles and observe marvelous wonders. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit Lord. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you!