"From Darkness to Light" | John 9:1-7

Join us for this week's devotional as we explore the powerful story of Jesus healing the man born blind. In this passage, Jesus challenges our assumptions about suffering and reveals that God's work often shows up in the most unexpected places and people.

📖 Scripture: John 9:1-7

"As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.'"

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Suffering isn't always punishment—sometimes it's an opportunity for God's glory
• Jesus sees people differently than the world does
• When Jesus sends us, obedience brings healing
• God uses the ordinary (mud and water) to accomplish the extraordinary

🙏 May this message encourage you to look for God's work in unexpected places this week.

Jesus Heals Us Spiritually | Matthew 9:1-8

Discover why Jesus addressed the paralyzed man's spiritual needs before his physical healing, and what that teaches us about the faith of true friends.

KEY POINTS:

- A true friend knows everything about you and still loves you—walking in when others walk out

- The four friends overcame every obstacle, showing faith that Jesus could see

- We are spiritual beings having a human experience—spiritual healing takes priority

- Physical healing proved Jesus has authority to forgive sins

- Jesus calls us to get up, take up our duties, and move forward in faithful living

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 9:1-8

In this message, we explore the story of four faithful friends who wouldn't let anything stop them from bringing their paralyzed friend to Jesus—even digging through a roof. When Jesus saw their faith, He did something unexpected: He forgave the man's sins first. This teaches us that our spiritual condition matters more than our physical circumstances.

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Join us for this heartfelt devotional as we reflect on the moment Jesus healed a paralyzed man—and revealed His authority to forgive sins. In Matthew 9:1-8, we see that our Lord offers us something far greater than physical healing: the restoration of our souls and peace with God. This timeless truth reminds us that no matter our age or circumstance, Christ's forgiveness is always within reach.