The interest of the Sabbath Squad is piqued. “Who is this fellow who has the audacity to
ask you to pick up your mat on the Sabbath” they inquire with more than a
smidgen of doubt in the man’s credibility.
John 5:12 EFP
How is it possible that we fail to
appreciate the miracle because we are too busy focusing on appearances? It’s not just the sanctimonious saints in
this passage who doubt the genuineness of the handiwork of God in the life of
person because they do not seem to be acting according to our
expectations. Does a choice of dress or
hairstyle, or even an ill-placed tattoo trigger our inner judge and jury?
I can imagine the negative impact these
thinly-veiled accusations had on this “new-born” saint. He doesn’t yet understand the rhyme or reason
of his new-found freedom. They are not
interested in his story or any alleged miracle. They miss the God-given miracle and focus on man-made regulations. Does it
sound familiar? Does the sanctimonious
robe fit? Be careful, we’re not in good
company.
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