“God’s Works”
As he walked along, he saw a man blind
from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his
parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his
parents sinned; he was born blind so that God’s works might be revealed in him.
We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming when
no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
When he had said this, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva and
spread the mud on the man’s eyes, saying to him, “Go, wash in the pool of
Siloam” (which means Sent). Then he went and washed and came back able to see.
The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar began to ask, “Is
this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Some were saying, “It is he.” Others
were saying, “No, but it is someone like him.” He kept saying, “I am the man.”
But they kept asking him, “Then how were your eyes opened?” He answered, “The
man called Jesus made mud, spread it on my eyes, and said to me, ‘Go to Siloam
and wash.’ Then I went and washed and received my sight.”
Our days are numbered. More
importantly, our days in the light are numbered. One day we are vibrant, taking
care of our families, worshipping God, split between here and heaven. The next
day, our life here comes to an end, and our next life,
our eternal life begins. Use each day as if it is your last. You do not know
when that day will come. Realize that to truly live each day, you must rely on
God for wisdom and guidance.
Work wisely
and have a balance between work and rest.
Ask the LORD
to give you wisdom
so you can work
faithfully.
Work is a
blessing
when it blesses
others.
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