text: We just enjoyed a nice, relaxing, much-needed, restful vacation in the mountains of northeastern Georgia.
  sitting there by that pool, listening to Zachary and the other little boys splashing, laughing, and playing.
  The first ones to spot the change in his life were his neighbors and some who knew him while he was blind.
  The very ones who should have had enough foresight, discernment, and wisdom to see that the law and prophets were all fulfilled in the embodiment of this one, gentle Soul,
  So, the first thing the Pharisees found to harp about is that Jesus had DONE something on the Sabbath.
  They interrogated the formerly-blind man, drilling him with questions, then not believing his answers,
  if you don't succumb your every unique thought and leading of God in your life to their test of approval,
  Who do you think was not only participating in and encouraging, but actually initiating the yelling?
  "When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify Him, crucify Him.
  Great post! So many of us are dealing with this right now...it seems more and more people who follow the Bible are being cast out by the church. But you're right--we aren't alone! :)
  No, praise the Lord, we are never alone! I am going to attach that song by The Talley Trio called, "Orphans of God". Have you heard it? It has wonderfully comforting words. Your comments were very encouraging to me, and I can't thank you enough. Much love to you!
  Wow!! What a powerful post! I loved the indepth look at a familiar passage that is very relevant to our world today.
  Thank you also for your sweet comment on my blog. I don't blog nearly as much as I used to and sometimes wonder why I keep on, I'm so sporadic!! Your comment makes it all worthwhile! Thank you for sharing and blessing me!!
  Thank you SO much for your sweet comments and visit here today! It means so much. :) I'm glad you were able to go to N. GA, too. Isn't it beautiful there? Oh, those mountains! I almost bought this sign that said, "The mountains are calling, and I must go." I love that! YES, please do keep writing and pressing forward on your blog. You never know who you are blessing with your words. I look forward to visiting with you again...both here and over at your place. Much love to you!
  In John 10, Jesus adds to this theme of his love for such outcasts, by contrasting himself as the good shepherd (and as the door) over against the thieves and robbers who abuse the sheep. As the shepherd/king Jesus calls his own sheep by name and "leads them out" (10:3). "When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice" (10:4). As the good Lord and shepherd, Jesus leads his disciples out, away from those places dominated by bad shepherds, or "wolves" (some in sheep's clothing); in his flock, all are sheep who follow the one true shepherd, and do not listen to "strangers" (10:5).
  Wow! I LOVED your thoughts and insight on this! I never thought of it this way. There are certainly many of those lamb-appearing shepherds out there, who are inwardly ravenous wolves, who prey on those who are doing their utmost to please God. This is how legalism operates, and it is so wonderful that we have a Shepherd Who will not allow us to stay in those places of bondage. Praise His name!! Thank you for stopping by and for sharing what the Lord laid on your heart. It was truly appreciated. :) God bless.
  Wow, thank you for this post!! I love this story, and I loved the insights you had to share on it -- this is my favorite kind of preaching! :)
  Praise God for rescuing us out of the bondage time and again...and for loving us and rewarding us --not for being perfect-- but just for being willing to hear His voice and love His name...
  Oh, Beth! Thank you ever so much for stopping by and for leaving such sweet encouragement behind. Yes, praise God for rescuing us! He is able to deliver us and KEEP us free from ever falling into bondage again. How grateful I am for His redeeming love and grace! So thankful for your visit. May God bless you, too. :)
  You painted this scene from the Bible in such vivid words that I saw it all anew. Yes, great courage from the healed blind man, and great compassion from our Lord. In light of the 4th of July, we must remember that it was for freedom that Jesus set us free. Not freedom to sin, for sin is the slavery, but free to worship and praise and follow Him. I'm often saying that it is people that all too often get in the way of Jesus. Our behavior can block a clear vision of Him.
  Oh, Sharon, thank you so much for your sweet words! They lifted my spirits so much! May the dear Lord bless you for being such a blessing. Much love to you. :)
  Thank you so much, dear, new friend! I am so happy to have you here and look forward to many future visits together. God bless you in a special way. :)
  I agree that the Pharisees were the biggest enemies Jesus had. It make you wonder how many of those we still have today. They chose to worship the church or portray themselves a certain way over worshiping Christ. Interesting concept.
  Yes, it surely does make us wonder...sad to say, I believe there are more of them around than there should be. Thank you ever so much for stopping by...so nice to meet you! God bless you.
  Jesus' position (as an outsider who embraced those outside) always challenges our desire for acceptance, doesn't it? This opens a place for me to listen closely to my own heart and God's invitations. Thanks for linking with Unforced Rhythms :)
  YES, I love your thought on how Jesus being an outsider challenges our desire for acceptance! Wow, what a great angle of thought...I will have to chew on that for a while. :) Thanks so much for your visit and for sharing this edifying insight.
  Very powerful Cheryl. And so very real today as you say! We recently read "Stephen, A Soldier of the Cross" by Florence Kingsley and she retold this very story in one of the chapters, it brought it all back to life. I was in tears... When we get casted out from the Temple by the Pharisees, we become that Living Temple where Christ always reigns. I think that is the best place to be. Thank you for sharing this with us...
  Thank you so much, JES. That sounds like a wonderful book...I have never heard of that one. I LOVE what you said about when we are cast out, we BECOME that living temple where Christ always reigns! I just love that. What a wonderful, blessed thought and place to be! You are SO right. So thankful for your visit today, as always.
  Thanks the insights into the story of the blind man in John 9. I love the way Jesus draws the man closer to Himself, allowing the inevitable flow of events, until in the end the blind man realizes Jesus is the Son of God.
  YES, what a precious revelation when we come to that sweet realization in our own lives! So wonderful to really know Him and see Him for Who He is. How blessed we are! Thank you for your visit. :)
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