John the ninth chapter tells of the healing of a man born blind at birth. The leaders of the church in that day, practiced waiting for the Messiah by leaving an unoccupied chair at their table in anticipation of the arrival of the awaited Messiah. Yet the leaders made it known that if anyone proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, they would be expelled from the church. It appears that the church leaders did not want a Messiah in that they did not want change in their life nor did they want change in the church. They had become so conformed to way things were that they were unwilling to receive the the very thing they were hoping for; the Savior sent by God to bring transformation to their lives and to their nation.
The Naz. is planning for and praying for; "Life Transformation Week" April 2-6. It is a time to focus upon personal growth as individuals and as a body of believers. Please pray for fresh grace for your life and mine.