The Pharisees had just ex-communicated the man who had been born blind because he would not condemn Jesus. To be ex-communicated was a terrible thing to a Jew. It meant no further touch from God.

“Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, he said to him, ‘Do you believe in the Son of God?’” (John 9:35). Note that nothing escapes His gaze. Jesus understands everything unfair that has happened. There are no secrets with Him.

Note also that Jesus went searching for the dis-fellowshiped man, and “when He had found him” took special time with him. He may have been kicked out of the church, but He was never closer to God than in his hurt and rejection. The only way I’ve found to get really close to God is to die to something within. Then God draws close to heal the wound.

Are you dying inside right now? Close your eyes and put your complaint into God’s hands. He will comfort you.