Day 9- Mud in the eyes?

When this chapter opens we see the disciples of Jesus asking if the blind man they have encountered was full of sin or his parents?  Sometimes when we are going through a hard time or we see others going through a hard time we ask, "What am I doing wrong? Why is God punishing me? " This is our first reaction many times.  Many times we think that just because we are in a tough position of loss, whether loss of family or job or pride, we must be doing something wrong.  Look at what Jesus says here in vs. 3 of chapter 9.  He says "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life."  God isn't pulling strings behind the scenes to make us fall and have a tough time in life, but what He does want to do is work through our bad situation for His glory.  And did anyone notice the way in which he healed this man?  With spit!?! Really?  There are only a few things that are more gross that he could have done.  But God wanted to show us that He is not predictable and that He will use what ever methods He chooses to come to our rescue.  So if you're going through a rough time right now, I want to encourage you to look to Him for your comfort.  That He is not only there with you in the middle of you struggles but desires to help you out of them.  Be on the watch, you never know how He'll come through- but He will, even if through some spit and dirt.