“And His disciples asked Him, saying, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.’” -John 9:2- 3 (NKJV) When a child of God is going through hardship, people often rush to …
“And His disciples asked Him, saying, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ Jesus answered, ‘Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him.’”
–John 9:2- 3 (NKJV)
When a child of God is going through hardship, people often rush to assign blame. “It must be sin,” they say. “Something must be wrong in your life.” While sin can hinder breakthroughs, not every battle is a punishment. Not every wilderness or situation is the result of disobedience. Sometimes, God allows the battle to reveal His glory in ways we never imagined.
The disciples saw a man born blind and immediately jumped into theological mode: “Who sinned, this man or his parents?”, just like people are generally wired to do. But Jesus dismantled their simplistic thinking. “Neither” He said. “This happened so that the works of God might be displayed.”
The complexity of spiritual warfare goes far beyond human logic. According to the Book of Job, Job’s friends believed his suffering was because of hidden sin – Job 8:4; 11:6; 15:25. But they were wrong. Job’s trial was not a punishment; it was a stage for God’s glory. God was boasting about Job, and the enemy attacked precisely because Job was righteous – Job 1:8. Satan hates pure devotion.
Sometimes, God allows the battle to reveal His glory in ways we never imagined.
God Is Not Transactional
Righteousness is not always rewarded the way we expect it. If we serve God only for what He gives, that’s not love, it’s transaction. That’s the wage system of a prostitute, not the heart of a son or daughter.
God desires those who love Him for who He is, not just for what He does. This act was what made Solomon great. “And Solomon loved the Lord” – 1 Kings 3:3 (NKJV). And that’s also what led to his downfall – his heart turned to other loves.
He Knows How to Recreate You
When Jesus healed the blind man, He spat on the ground and made clay. You are not beyond repair. If any part of your life has been damaged, physically, emotionally or spiritually, the One who formed you can restore you. There’s nothing He cannot recreate.
A Life Pleasing to God
Consider Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:5-6. The Bible says they were blameless, righteous, and faithful, yet they were barren. This tells us that faithfulness doesn’t always eliminate waiting.
Even when you’re upright, there may still be battles. But the testimony of the Holy Spirit was that they walked with God. That’s what matters most.
Song
While I Wait
By Lincoln Brewster
Prayer – Forgive me for the times I’ve rushed to explain or judge what I do not understand. Teach me to love You not for Your gifts but for Your heart. Strengthen my faith when trials come. Help me see that sometimes, the struggle is not a punishment, but a platform for Your glory. Thank You that even when things seem broken, You are the God who can remake and restore. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Bible in 1 year: Psalms 72-73; Romans 9
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