Simply Trust and Obey
Jesus told the blind man, “Go and wash in the pool of Siloam,” which is translated, “sent.” Access to the pool of Siloam involved the descent of three sets of stone hewn steps, five steps each, no casual stroll for anyone, much less a blind man. But he did it, and he leaned over the edge of the pool and began to wash his eyes. And from one moment to the next, he could see.
The question is often asked, what does a person need to know to become a follower of Christ? This story provides an answer. The man knew nothing of the virgin birth or the beatitudes. He received sight, not because he deserved it, earned it or found it. He received sight because he trusted and obeyed the one who was sent to open eyes that are blind.
Remember friends, you are never alone.
人是看外貌；耶和华是看内心
/in 每日亲近神, 每日亲近神-2026 /by meiling〈撒母耳记上〉 16:7 耶和华却对撒母耳说：「不要看他的外貌和他身材高大，我不拣选他。因为，耶和华不像人看人：人是看外貌；耶和华是看内心。」
阅读经文：〈撒母耳记上〉 16:1-23
当撒母耳对扫罗说：“今日耶和华使以色列国与你断绝，将这国赐予比你更好的人。以色列的大能者必不至说谎，也不至后悔。因为祂迥非世人，决不后悔。（撒上15:28-29）”时，扫罗害怕了，但是他可能没有想到神已经真的找到了另一个人要取代他。撒母耳为扫罗难过，为扫罗悲哀，但是神要他往前走，向前看。因为神虽然曾经拣选扫罗，但是一旦扫罗不肯听从神的话，神也离开他了。这件事让我们明白，不遵从神的话，在神的眼中是无可饶恕的；即使花言巧语为自己找理由，也无济于事。