DAYS ARE NUMBERED

John 9:1-5
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

1 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”

3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. 4 We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. 5 But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.”


If you ever thought the crucifixion caught Jesus by surprise, forget that. Jesus knew His days were numbered. He knew the nighttime of His life was fast approaching. As Jesus walked the roads and taught His disciples, He was focused on the task which His Father had sent Him to accomplish. He was about His Father’s business … The Cross!

The same is true for each one of us. Our days are also numbered. Unlike Jesus, we don’t have the divine knowledge to know the number of our days but just like Jesus, we should be focused on the task … be about our Father’s business. Don’t put off for tomorrow that which should be done today. Share the love of Jesus Christ with those you come in contact with.