Why things happen and what a day for a walk!

Today I was studying John 9:1-3, Net Bible - 9:1 Now as Jesus was passing by, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 9:2 His disciples asked him,  “Rabbi, who committed the sin that caused him to be born blind, this man  or his parents?”  9:3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man  nor his parents sinned, but he was born blind so that  the acts  of God may be revealed  through what happens to him.

 Notice Jesus was walking when He passed this fellow born blind. He was in the Temple area passing some entrance when He encountered the blind man.  Great  question posed by the disciples in verse two. Living with a disability that occurred at birth, I have lived through some disadvantages and like the blind man living in a fallen world it is not easy. In my notes I made the following comment:

 "I have had a disability of eyesight and CP for 59 years. I have been blessed to have played sports and enjoy many things in life. I am aware there are many who are worse off than I. I feel for them in ways many could not. There are many things I have experienced which are painful and a struggle. It looks like I will live with my disabilities until I go home with the Lord. I have hope that improved therapy and treatment will help me in the years ahead. But I am also aware I will experience more pain and impairment.

There will be grace given to me to endure my difficulties. There will be seasons of prayer and trust. God will work through these experiences to help me grow and He will help me with my care but He doesn’t remove the trials.

Walking, strengthening, stretching helps and there is hope."

Hope in the Messiah's rule and care in the future will be wonderful for those of us with impairments that affect the quality of life. Today we live by faith and today we live in a fallen world. But I am all for the science and love that reaches out to make things easier and the battles we work for to improve the lot of our fellow man or woman, or child.

Today was a clear warm fall day. Where ever you live today would be a great day to move, stretch, and strengthen the body. As you breathe in the fresh air and move the blood through your body every part benefits. Walking outdoors when we can energize the body and renew the spirit. Try it and I know you will agree. Yes my body moans but with each walk I soar like an eagle.

Jesus was strolling as He passed the blind man, it is good to move. Keep walking