OPENING OPENER
John 11:32-44

And some of them said, “Could not this Man, who opened the eyes of the blind, also have kept this man from dying?” (John 11:37) What prompted this statement was the death of Lazarus. Right before Jesus was called up for the death of Lazarus, Jesus opened a blind man’s eyes. The opening of the blind man’s eyes was huge to the people by virtue of this testimony, “Since the world began it has been unheard of that anyone opened the eyes of one who was born blind.” (John 9:32) The people did not know what Jesus could do, the blind man that received his sight did not know who opened his eyes either. The bottom line of it was that: the blind man received his sight and no longer had to submit to the restriction that has clouded him from birth. Also, the blind man began to go to places because of the miracle of opening in his life. Openings will always bring breakthroughs in every area of life. He became testimony of his world because the Lord of lords, and the King of kings opened his eyes. He was blind from birth meaning he had been blind from the mother’s womb. The testimony of the of the blind man’s eyes opening became the point of reference for the expectation for Lazarus to rise from death unto life. When Jesus got to the tomb of Lazarus, there was a need for an open entrance whereby Jesus could speak to the situation on the ground. John 11:39, “Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of him who was dead, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there is a stench, for he has been dead four days.”” Martha’s response was a demonstration of doubt. She was reluctant in letting the tomb open while Jesus was waiting with faith that would bring manifestation. Martha positioned herself in the place of hindrance before Jesus responded, “Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” (John 11:40) Most times we choose to delay or not to let the Opening opener, the One that will allow breakthrough to flow and do what He wants to do in our life. Have you shut down on Him while He is waiting on you? His command led to the opening of the tomb and the result could not be denied. “Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying…” (John 11:41) His command for the open tomb, brought to life an undeniable proof that Jesus is, “…He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens” (Revelation 3:7)
Prayer for today: Father let your command open up all that has shut me down in the area of my breakthrough.