Did You Know? — Part 1

Knowing God vs. knowing of God. The central question is not whether we know *about* God, but whether we truly know Him personally through time spent, obedience, and experience.

Suffering is not always a result of sin. The man born blind in John 9 was not suffering because of his sin or his parents' sin. His condition existed so that “the works of God should be revealed in him.”

Breakthrough requires obedient faith. The blind man's healing came after a step of faith into the unknown. He obeyed Jesus' unusual instruction to go and wash, and his obedience led to his sight.

Our perspective is limited. People saw the man's disability from a limited, “below” perspective. Jesus saw from an “above” perspective, viewing the situation as an opportunity for breakthrough, redemption, and healing.

Transformation makes you unrecognizable. A genuine encounter with Christ brings such profound change that people may not recognize who you used to be, just as the neighbours debated the identity of the healed man.

Your story isn't over. God is still writing your story. Testing and trials are not an excuse to stop serving God; they are often a push to act with urgency and a reminder that He has greater plans for you.