Charles Spurgeon Commentary John 9:4-5

"We must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. When I am in the world, I am the light of the world." — John 9:4-5 (ASV)

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

Our Saviour felt that he was commissioned as a servant of his Father, sent here to do a certain work, and he must be doing it. It is well for God's servants to feel a holy compulsion. It does not take away from them the freedom of their action, and their delight in the service of God; but still it exercises a powerful influence over a man when he feels, Woe is me, if I preach not the gospel; or when, like the Lord Jesus, he says, I must work the works of him that sent me.

Did the Well-beloved, the Prince of Heaven, come under compulsion? Did he put himself under that must which is for the king? Then you and I may well put ourselves under holy bondage for the Lord. Then, do not hinder me; do not tell me that I am too feeble in health; I must work the works of him that sent me.