Episode 1145: I was Blind, But Now…

A Testimony of Transformation from “The Disciple Whom Jesus Loves”

Welcome to 10:10 Thrive, brought to you by 10:10 Thrive Ministries—10 minutes a day, guided by 10 truths for abundant living. Today we revisit one of the most moving songs and stories from our musical The Disciple Whom Jesus Loves: the healing of the man born blind in John 9.

️ From Darkness to Sight
Jesus doesn’t just restore physical vision—He brings a deeper light. When the disciples asked whose sin caused a man’s blindness, Jesus turned their assumptions upside down: “This happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” He healed the man with mud and spit—not with spectacle, but with presence.

Musical Highlight: “I Was Blind, But Now I See”
This song gives voice to the man’s journey—from marginalized beggar to bold witness. His words cut through religious noise with a simple, unforgettable line:
“One thing I know: I was blind, but now I see.”

Devotional Reflections:

• Jesus comes near: He kneels in our dust, not our perfection.
• Testimony is powerful: You don’t need all the answers—just your story.
• Sight leads to voice: As the man’s eyes open, so does his courage.
• Spiritual clarity: More than physical healing, the man gains faith, insight, and identity in Christ.
• Rejection and reunion: When the world cast him out, Jesus came to find him.

Key Lyrics:

“More than these eyes have been opened wide,
A deeper light now dwells inside.”

“The truth stands plain in morning's light,
The shadows flee, and wrong turns right.”

Scripture Focus: John 9
Jesus heals a man born blind. His testimony withstands interrogation. His healing leads to worship. The transformation is complete—not just of body, but of soul.

Your Story, Too
Whether you were blind in shame, fear, confusion, or sin—Jesus still comes close. If He has opened your eyes, let your life say what words can’t. And if you’re still in darkness, take heart: the Light of the World still walks by.