Are Your Prayers Being Answered?

 N.T.# 738 "Are Your Prayers Being Answered?"

Feb. 18, 2026 

John 9-Part 4 

LET IT GLOW 

Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth His will, him He heareth. (verse 31)

What can we learn from this verse?

1. God doesn't hear sinners and unbelievers including not answering their prayers. Repentance for salvation is the only prayer God hears from sinners.
2. God hears the prayers of the worshiper of God who does His will. This is the believer in Jesus Christ as their Savior and The Son of God. They glorify their Creator and adore His name.
3. The worshiper of God obeys the Father's will and strives to keep His Laws.
4. God hears the believer's prayers and answers them; hears his praises and accepts them; hears his appeals and complaints. 

[Resource: Matthew Henry's Commentary]

In Psalm 34, New American Standard Bible, we read about:

• the eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous,
• His ears are open to their cry,
• the righteous cry and the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.
• the LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit,
• the LORD redeems the soul of His servants,
• and none of those who take refuge in Him will be condemned. 

Friend, are you broken hearted and crushed in spirit? Come to Jesus. He loves you very much. Take refuge in Him. Pray like never before.

LET IT GROW

The healed blind man had never seen Jesus nor met Him since he went to wash in the pool, he did not recognize Jesus at first as the One who healed Him. (John MacArthur) The once-was blind man had more insight as to whom Jesus is-not a sinner, but from God than the Pharisees did.

The religious leaders knew the Scriptures better than anyone, and they had been trained in Hebrew history and theology. It was their sin of unbelief and rejection of Jesus as Messiah and Son of God that kept them in spiritual darkness. They cast out the healed man from the synagogue because he believed in Jesus. (verse 34) They just wouldn't let u on the new believer. 

We can't leave the guy wandering around outside the Temple. 

What happened next?

• Jesus found him. (verse 35) God knows where His children are.
• There is a conversation between the newly seeing man and Jesus. (He had yet to see and know who his Healer was.) Jesus asked him if he believed in the Son of Man. 
• This guy asked who He is that I may believe in Him.
• Jesus reveals Himself as the Healer and the Son of Man.
• Lord, I believe. And he worshiped Him. (Reference to Jesus) (verse 38)

Jesus came to help the spiritually blind to see, to believe, and to worship the One True God. Are we bringing the spiritually blin, those who walk in the darkness of sin, to Jesus? Is our life lining up with what we say we believe? Or is it a stumbling block to unbelievers?

LET IT GO

Precious Lord Jesus, be near the brokenhearted, the crushed in spirit, the discouraged believer.

We worship You as God, Savior, Redeemer, our very life You sustain.

May we let go of the burdens we carry and let You take care of them.

Heal us, Lord Jesus.

When Doubt Needs to Leave

 N.T.# 737 "When Doubt Needs to Leave"

Feb. 17, 2026 

John 9-Part 3 

LET IT GLOW 

Has doubt attacked you lately? Do you struggle in believing Jesus is control? Is evil trying to knock you down and remove your faith? Hold on to the Faithful One, Jesus. Keep praying and reading God's Word. Send doubt walking, for it is of the devil.

Four times John quoted Jesus saying He is the Light of the world. After the Pharisees discussed the healing with the former blind man,

There were various opinions about Jesus:

• The Pharisees concluded Jesus was not of God because He does not keep the Sabbath rules as a Jew should. (verse 16) 
• Others argued that it was impossible for a sinner to perform miracles. Since Christ did perform a miracle, maybe He was not a sinner. 
• The former blind man considered Jesus a prophet. (verse 17)
• The guy's parents feared the Jews would put them out of the synagogue if they confessed Jesus was Christ. So they passed the buck on to their son who could now see. (verse 22)

It is an individual thing for one to believe Jesus is God's Son, the Savior and Messiah. Have you?

LET IT GROW 

The Pharisees wanted the healed man to give God the praise, for they knew Jesus was a sinner. They kept on trying to persuade the seeing man, over and over again, but he would not submit. He knew the Truth-Jesus.  

One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. (verse 25)

Friend, can you say that once you were spiritually blind, but now you see? 

We may not have much knowledge of the Bible, but we know beyond the shadow of a doubt when we are saved. When we know Truth, Jesus, our life is changed. We must not doubt or give in to the doubters. 

LET IT GO

We know Your Word is Truth, for You are Truth, King Jesus.

Help us not back down when confronted with doubt.

Glory to God in the Highest. 

Jesus Did It!

N.T. #736 "Jesus Did It!"

Feb. 16, 2026 

John 9-Part 2

I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cmeth, when no man can work. (verse 4) 

LET IT GLOW

As we get older, we tend to realize how short of time we have left on earth. Are we witnessing for Jesus? Now is the time to study, pray, give our testimony, investing our finances in kingdom work? We better be busy about our Father's work now while we can. We may not have tomorrow. Who do we need to show love to today?

It was Jesus' purpose to compete the Word of God through specific deeds in complete obedience. He calls us to do the same. The time of grace is limited before the world suffers the ultimate judgment of God. Jesus' time on earth was limited and came to an end. (Swindoll)

His next time coming, He will reign as King.

LET IT GROW 

Suddenly, one day, this same man bounds into the temple without his stick and beggar's basket, marveling at the splendor of God's house. Where is the joy and excitement of this man's miraculous healing? Instead, the Pharisees drag him to an inquisition. (Swindoll)

Jesus did it! This miraculous healing threw the Pharisees' theology into doubt about God, sin, and justice. They fired questions about his experience. The blind beggar was no more. Maybe the man considered Jesus to be a prophet sent from God. They had not had one for 400 years.

Then the Pharisees called in the parents of the healed man. They didn't know anything about the situation, only their son could now see. Ask him. His parents knew that any one confessing Jesus was the Christ (Anointed One), they would be put out of the synagogue. (verse 22)

So they called the healed man back into the synagogue and attributed the miracle to God alone, not to Jesus Christ. If they were to give Jesus credit, they would have to admit who Jesus is and that they were sinners. They called Jesus a sinner. 

Whether He be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. (verse 25)

What a statement. Once we were blind to the things of God, but He showed mercy to us and saved us sinners. He redeemed us from the pit of hell and sin. Delivered us and set our feet upon the Rock-Jesus.

Hallelujah!

LET IT GO

 Help us keep our focus and eyes on You, Sweet Jesus.

Open the spiritual eyes of sinners so they see their sins and come to You for forgiveness and spiritual sight.

What Do You See?

N.T. #735 "What Do You See?"

Feb. 13, 2026 

John 9

LET IT GLOW 

Why was this man born blind? Was it because his parents sinned or he sinned? That is the situation in a nutshell. At that time, folks believed birth defects were a result of personal sin. Jesus' disciples wondered if it was so. 

How did Jesus answer those questions? 

This came about that God's works might be displayed in him. (verse 3, Christian Standard Bible)

What did Jesus do to show God's power? He spit into the dirt, made clay, put it on the man's eyes; then He told the blind man to go wash in the Pool of Siloam. When the man did, the man could see. No special display of power for onlookers to see. Neighbors, others, and the Pharisees asked the former blind man how he gained his sight.

I would like to have follow this guy around when he noticed everything for the first time. Seeing trees, flowers, buildings, people, animals, things we take for granted being able to see.

Look at how Tony Evans spoke about this situation: 

By using his saliva, Jesus was imparting divine DNA to the human defect in order to bring about a supernatural transformation of his humanity. This was to serve as a physical illustration of the supernatural spiritual transformation Jesus came to bring. 

Can you imagine the excitement!

Is Jesus transforming our hearts today?

 

LET IT GROW 

There are no explanations as to why Jesus chose the method of healing the blind man. Probably it was a testing of the blind man's faith and obedience. He was sent to Siloam and told to wash there. Anyway, the man was able to see for the first time in his life. What an exciting day for him!

Had any exciting days lately? I always enjoy whenever my granddaughter calls me. She is the only one out of 7 who does. Those times are special to me. 

This recount is similar to that of Naaman. Although, this blind man responded immediately and was healed. 

LET IT GO

Do we respond immediately when Jesus speaks to us and gives us an assignment.?

Is there something you need to let go of and let Jesus handle? 

Can we see the needs of others?

Is It True About Jesus?

 N.T.# 734 "Is It True About Jesus?"

Feb. 12, 2026 

John 8-Part 8 

Before Abraham was, I am. (verse 58)

LET IT GLOW 

The Pharisees put so much importance on being related to Abraham, that they were obsessed with it. When Jesus said the above verse, they wondered how Abraham could have encountered Jesus. 

Since Jesus wasn't even 50 years old yet, how could He have seen Abraham? Then His statement above really sent them over the edge. Not only was Jesus claiming to have existed in Abraham's day, but He was also claiming divine identity. 

God told Moses His name to tell the Israelites in Egypt His name: I AM WHO I AM. (Exodus 3:14) Jesus identified Himself as the God who had spoken to Moses. They thought He was speaking blasphemy. 

[Resource: The Tony Evans Bible Commentary]

These people must have been so angry when they were confronted with the Truth. They picked up stones to throw at Jesus, but He hid Himself, walked through the temple, and went through the crowd, passing by them. (verse 59)

LET IT GROW 

I agree with Swindoll: I find it ironic that these masters of the manuscript, dedicated guardians of the Scriptures, witnessed the life and deeds of Jesus and yet failed to recognize the Living Word when He stared them in the face. Jesus harvested more believers whose hearts the Father had prepared. But instead of a sickle, the Son of God used a sword. 

Jesus is the Great I AM. Jesus had applied God's holy name to Himself. He claimed equality with God. Jesus is God. Friend, do you believe this is true? How do you respond to Jesus, the Son of God?

LET IT GO

Holy is the Lord God Almighty.

Who is, and was, and is to come.

Are you settled on who Jesus is?

Your eternal life depends upon it.

Truth Vs. Lies

N.T.#733 "Truth Vs. Lies"

Feb. 11, 2026 

John 8-Part 7 

LET IT GLOW 

People can say the cruelest of words, can't they. Jesus had verbal attacks, too. He offered the Pharisees true freedom through Him, but they rejected Jesus as God's Son, the Living Word, the Written Word, and the Messiah. In fact, they were scheming to kill Jesus

LET IT GROW 

God was not the father of those Pharisees, but the devil was. If God was their Father, then they would have loved Jesus.(verse 42) The devil is a liar and a murderer. (verse 44) Jesus told them the truth. (verse 40, 45, 46)

More insults and accusations against Jesus by the Pharisees were:

• claiming Jesus' birth was immoral, but it was supernatural;
• saying Christ was a demon-possessed Samaritan and not a true Jew; (verse 48)

If a man keep My saying, he shall never taste/see death. (verses 51, 52)

When a Christian dies, they are immediately ushered into the presence of the Lord. Will you? (I ask this often because many people come to read this post which are from the orient.)

LET IT GO 

Seek the Truth, friend.

Jesus is the Truth and spoke the truth.

Are You Set Free?

 N.T.#732 "Are You Set Free?"

Feb. 10, 2026 

John 8-Part 6 

LET IT GLOW 

Are you in bondage? What do you think about most during the day? Has a sinful habit got you wrapped around its finger?

Truth is not based on our feelings, experiences, or desires. Truth is the absolute standard by which reality is measured. It is God's viewpoint on every matter, and it is not subject to redefinition. Knowledge of the truth liberates us. Deliverance comes when we know the truth and hang out in what God says. Then we experience the truth setting us free from bondage. (The Tony Evans Bible Commentary)

I think freedom comes whenever we start applying truth in our life.

LET IT GROW 

These Pharisaical Jews claimed they were never in bondage to sin, for they were of Abraham' s seed. How did Jesus answer that claim? 

Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. (verse 34)

Is there a sin we are continually committing? Then we are a slave to it. Only Jesus can set us free from an enslaving sin. (and others) Keep praying for your loved ones.

If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed. (verse 31)

Thank you, folks, for being so faithful to study the Word with me. I know I am not alone.

LET IT GO

How gracious and merciful You are, our God and Father!