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Every time I read the story about the adulterous woman it hits me between the eyes. While we are all sinners, Jesus still forgives us of all our sins. Even the really bad things in our lives He forgives. Jesus’ words in John 8:10-11 are some of the most powerful to me, 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Other than Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, I think this is one of the most powerful examples of His love. God may be disappointed when we sin, but He never stops loving us.
Daily Devotion 
The story of the blind man really hit a nerve with me today. First off, it is a beautiful example of Jesus making something right that was simply a result of the fallen world in which we live. In response to the question as to whether this man’s blindness was a result of sin, Jesus says, ““No, it wasn’t!” Jesus answered. “But because of his blindness, you will see God work a miracle for him.” Ah, yes. Jesus making all things new.
Secondly, it is a beautiful example of what it takes to believe Jesus. Humility. This guy didn’t have a dog in the religious or political fight of the leaders. He was just in really bad shape, and he knew he couldn’t help himself. Then this guy named Jesus comes along and heals him. That’s all he needs to know about Jesus in order to trust him. The Pharisees insult him, try to argue with him, and he just says, “Hey, look guys. I don’t know what you’re arguing about. All I know is that I was blind, then this guy rubbed some mud on me, and I can see. That’s all I need to know.” He didn’t have life anywhere close to on lock down, and he knew it, and he knew he was in need of healing. Of rescue. And that’s when Jesus steps in. That’s when Jesus always steps in.