Jesus turns difficulties into opportunities

It is easy to lose sight of God’s purposes in the face of suffering. When darkness surrounds us, we say with the Psalmist, “Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” (Ps. 10:1). But God is far more present in seasons of difficulty than we realize. When suffering is most intense and night is most dark, God is at work accomplishing his purpose. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (Jn. 1:5). God will bring deliverance in His good time. When that happens, may we share our testimony of His goodness and point others toward the deliverance that can only be found in the Light of the World, Jesus Christ. Take-Home Message: The Light of the World opens my eyes to see opportunity in difficulty. The Light of the World helps me see… Suffering as an opportunity for God’s glory (1-3).Night as an opportunity for Christ’s work (4-7).Deliverance as an opportunity for my testimony (8-12). Message: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind Scripture: John 9:1-12 Simple. Authentic. Jesus. Prairiebible.org