John 9:4

“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”

"I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." - John 9:4
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What does John 9:4 mean?

John 9:4 (KJV) states, "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." This verse is a part of a larger narrative in the Gospel of John, where Jesus uses a healing miracle to demonstrate his identity as the Son of God. In…

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Working in the Daylight of Purpose

In John 9:4, Jesus declares, "I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work." This profound statement encapsulates the urgency and purposefulness of Christ’s earthly ministry. It provokes introspection not only about Christ's…

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A Prayer for Purposeful Labor in the Daylight of Faith

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence for Your unfathomable love and wisdom. As I reflect on the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, who spoke in John 9:4, ‘I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh…

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