I Appeal To Caesar!

This man is none other than the beggar who claimed to

be healed of blindness by Jesus on the Sabbath!!!

He, his parents, and others had been interrogated by the Judean leaders and Pharisees, and all maintained that a miracle had happened.

What is this man now doing?

He speaks with energy and enthusiasm to the growing, intense crowd, then begins to lay his hands on some of the sick people and point to others.

Some invalids are jumping to their feet, hands raised in

praise to God!

The evangelist turns to the downcast man crumpled on the litter—gripping the emaciated hands, the former blind man prays with bold authority and great enthusiasm for him. Without warning, like a shattering bolt of lightning . . . Elias is struck by a driving force that invades his entire being: rejuvenation surges throughout his shell of a body! The lame man leaps up— letting out a yell that even the distant priests can hear! Elias begins to run, jump, and cavort around the great courtyard praising and magnifying God without restraint!

* His joy knows no bounds! * His energy is miraculous and overwhelming!

* His voice is strong and powerful! * How happy can one person get?