When Christ walked on the earth, it was uninterrupted by the frequent distractions familiar to us who use modern technology; but we have something in common with those who lived in that time period. Having hope in the true source of light and love had the same effect upon the people of the Saviors day as well as our own. When we understand the power of Jesus Christ we receive a greater abundance of hope and receive help in taking the outward steps of faith. When we hope & believe in Christ, we can expect miracles, feel calm reassurance, peace, and be empowered by his love.
The Bible tells a powerful story when one day the Savior crossed the path of a blind man and healed him. He was born blind, and his life had been filled with great struggle not being albe to see in this world of texture, shape, color and light. He had walked in darkness for years only to finally discover the exponential joy of light. I wonder if he had heard about Jesus Christ and had hoped that he would someday meet him.
As the story goes on, the Pharisees were not happy about this miracle. When they questioned this healed man he said it was done by a prophet and a man of God, proclaiming, “If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. The Pharisees rejected this witness and threw him out of their synagogue. Can you imagine the social implications? And this is where I find hope the second time in this story. The Savior came to him again as we read in John 9:
35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?
36 He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?
37 And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.
38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
39 ¶ And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
This chapter teaches us of the personal nature of Jesus Christ, He who can heal us from any type of blindness, and is willing to personally help us. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a faith-based life coach. When we see things through the lens of the doctrine of Christ, everything changes, and we can be on a path to receive exponential light. When we get out of judgment, shame, and blame, we are open to truth, love, and light. The Savior asked the healed man, ‘Does thou Believe in the Son of God?” My invitation to you is to put aside modern distractions and deeply consider what you would say if He asked the same question of you.
I believe in Him. I also believe Him. I am thankful for each time He has given me eyes to really see and understand. It gives me great hope.
