updated July 8, 2026
As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who had been blind since birth.
2 Jesus’ disciples asked, “Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?”
3 “No, it wasn’t!” Jesus answered. “But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him.
4 As long as it is day, we must do what the one who sent me wants me to do. When night comes, no one can work.
5 While I am in the world, I am the light for the world.”
John 9:1-5, Contemporary English Version
We don’t know what to say. So, we “see,” and we cross the road. We “see,” and we look away. You’re not seeing the way Jesus saw when that happens.
Dr. John Piper, pastor
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