THE COVENANT

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In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for Me wholeheartedly, you will find Me.”
Jeremiah 29:12–13 (NLT)

August 15, 2026

Lessons From The Story Of The Blind Man: Don't Be Afraid To Tell What Jesus Has Done

The story of the man Jesus healed in John 9 teaches us something powerful about the importance of sharing our testimony.

This man had been blind from birth. When Jesus healed him, the religious leaders questioned him repeatedly. They wanted explanations. They questioned Jesus and even questioned the man about what had happened.

But the man didn't pretend to understand everything.

He didn't have all the theological answers.

He simply shared what he knew:

“I was blind but now I see.”

That was his testimony.

Sometimes we think we need to understand everything God has done before we can talk about it. We may feel like we don't know enough Scripture, don't have the right words, or that our story isn't important enough.

But this man's testimony reminds us that you don't have to know everything to tell someone what God has done for you.

You can simply say:

“This is where I was, and this is what God did.”

Maybe God gave you strength when you thought you had none.

Maybe He provided when you didn't know where provision would come from.

Maybe He opened a door.

Maybe He protected you.

Maybe He gave you peace during a storm.

Maybe you're still waiting for your breakthrough, but you can already testify about the ways He has carried you this far.

Your testimony doesn't have to be complicated.

It just needs to be true.

And sometimes, your testimony may be the very thing God uses to give someone else hope.

The people around this man could argue about Jesus, but they couldn't argue with his personal experience.

He knew what Jesus had done for him.

There is power in that.

So don't be afraid to tell your story.

You don't have to convince everyone.

You don't have to defend God.

You simply have to faithfully share what you have experienced and give Him the glory.

And remember: your testimony is not only about where you have been. It is also about the God who brought you through it.

1. You don't need all the answers to have a testimony.
You can share what you know God has done.

2. Your experience matters.
What God has done in your life may give someone else hope.

3. Don't be intimidated by questions.
You don't have to know everything. Be honest about what you do know.

4. Give God the glory.
Your testimony should point people toward Jesus.

5. Keep telling your story.
Someone may need to hear what God has already brought you through.

John 9:25 NIV

“One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”

Lessons

What has Jesus done in my life that I sometimes take for granted?

What part of my story could encourage someone who is struggling?

Am I willing to share God's goodness even if my testimony is still being written?

Today, declare:
“I may not have all the answers, but I know what God has done for me.”

Reflection

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for every testimony You have written into my life.

Help me never to forget the moments when You carried me, protected me, provided for me, and made a way when I couldn't see one.

Give me courage to share my story without shame or fear. Let my testimony encourage someone who is struggling and remind them that You are still working.

I don't need to have every answer. I simply want to tell the truth about Your goodness and faithfulness.

Let my life point others toward You

In Jesus' name,

Amen.