“Why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins? It was not because of his sins or his parent’s sins, Jesus answered. This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. John 9: 2-3
I know that I have often wondered why some are born into wealth, riches and great health and others are born into poverty, with mental and physical disabilities and poor health. It does not matter whether we are wealthy, healthy and wise or whether we are disfigured and blind. We are all God’s children, and we all have a role to fill in God’s great plan. It is very easy to become down and out in our lives. It is easy to look at others and wonder why we have such problems in our lives, while others seem to be cruising right along. It is easy to wonder why some die so young while others live to ripe old ages. These are all questions that go unanswered and may remain unanswered until we meet Him in the sky. However, when we read God’s Holy Word, he does explain and discuss things that will help to open our eyes. Just as the blind man followed the directions of Jesus, he became healed. You and I are to do the same. It may not seem right to us at the time, but we must listen to him and follow him without doubt. God has a plan, and we are all born with a purpose. Because God has given us a free will, we sometimes fulfill his plan for our lives, and we sometimes do not. We are to worship him in all situations but some stray and begin to worship the things of the world, the riches and the power. We are put on this earth to subject those around us to the salvation message, which is Jesus. Sometimes God uses the riches of the rich to be useful in his plan. He sometimes uses our physical abilities and disabilities to show others of his strength and powerful dedication to us each. It is not for us to feel sorry for ourselves in times of hardship, and it is not for us to gloat in our riches and good health. We are to recognize that we are all created in our own ways so that God can be seen in us. There will be blessings and miracles in times of struggles and there may not be at other times. We must represent our Lord no matter our situation. We must give Him the glory and depend on him to deliver us from whatever circumstances we find ourselves in. Always remember that we were created by God for His purpose and not our own. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!
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