IF YOU WERE TO BE BLIND

 

It was so bright this beautiful dawn; marvelous was the sight of the Father’s creative work of creation. As I watched and praised God for His amazing work, I heard a voice within me, “Do you love me?” Without hesitation, I answered, “Of course; with the whole of me!"

Then He asked, “If you were to be blind, would you still love me?”

I couldn’t answer immediately but thought about it carefully. I imagined my body without eyes, scriptures flowed through my mind in micro seconds. Then I answered, “Lord, I will love you even if I was born blind.”

Then the Lord asked, “If you were without hands and legs, would you still love me?”

As perplexed as I was, I remembered the pastor without arms and limbs; I remembered the amazing pianist with only four wingers and even without legs but stood on her limbs; I thought many things with my thought rate almost beyond the speed of light and I came to a conclusion. I answered, “Lord, it may be hard to bear, but I would love you with my whole self."

Now, the Lord asked, “If you were to be deaf and dumb, would you still love me?”

That was strange. I treasure my voice so much. Not for myself but for His glory. I minister in word and songs using my voice. I listen to people when they approach me on any bothering issue, hat would happen when I’m without these organs? Then, I remembered; God is Spirit… I worship in spirit, I connect with Him with my Spirit; I sing from the heart and just through the mouth. I also hear Him through the heart not my ears. So I answered, “Without these organs, I would worship You still.”

Then God asked, “Why then do you still sin against me?”

I answered, “I remain human, only trying to be perfect.”

“Then why do you stray away so far in times of comfort? Why do you pray earnest only in times of trouble?”

I could not answer, with my face in my hands.

He asked further; “Why sing only when in church and worship programs? Why do you preach only when you are told or charged; when it is convenient for you? Why always pray selfishly without considering others? Why are you always rejecting my warnings when you're about to sin against me and you pretend as if you don't hear me?"

Tears rolled out of my face, I had no answer to the questions as they kept coming. I had no excuse. I was right in my face, embarrassed. “I’m sorry Lord” I cried with a sober mind.

“You are already forgiven my son” The Lord answered. Then He said, “I have not for once in those times forsaken you. You are very precious. I created you for a special purpose and I would be very glad to see you fulfill that purpose. My son, remember my word, if you love me, you will keep my commandments. Likewise, if I truly died for you, do you truly live for me?”

I cried in prayers, "I am helpless Lord; help me to love you truly, and wholeheartedly. Keep me from sinning against you and I will and let me always heed you to your voice always." 

 

IF HE TRULY DIED FOR YOU, DO YOU TRULY LIVE FOR HIM?
GRACE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU TODAY

 

[This is not exactly my experience but an inspiration. You can help someone by sharing]

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