John 9:1-4,24-27 NASB

1. As Jesus passed by, He saw a man who had been blind from birth.

2. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?”
3. Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him.

4. We must carry out the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.

24. So, for a second time they summoned the man who had been blind, and said to him, “Give glory to God; we know that this Man is a sinner.”

25. He then answered, “Whether He is a sinner, I do not know; one thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.”

26. So they said to him, “What did He do to you? How did He open your eyes?”

27. He answered them, “I told you already and you did not listen; why do you want to hear it again? You do not want to become His disciples too, do you?” ‘

Empowerment Keys:

*We don’t have a say in how he uses us.

• Your trials aren’t a result of your sin but your availability

• You have been chosen to display his work

• When God is working through, wait until the work is finished (talk about how we complain and get bent out of shape)

• Don’t let no one or nothing sway you convictions

• My trial was and is for me