“… one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.” John 9:25 Have you ever stopped to think what it would be like to be born blind? Imagine never seeing a sunset, a smile or your own reflection. That was the life of the man in John chapter 9. He was blind from birth—totally dependent, overlooked by society, and sitting in darkness. But one day, everything changed. The Bible says, “And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.”
What a powerful thought: Jesus saw him.
He didn’t cry out for help. He wasn’t searching for a miracle. But Jesus stopped, looked his way, and changed his life. And that’s just like Jesus. He always sees us before we ever see Him.
At first glance, this seems like a simple healing story. But if you keep reading, you’ll see it’s much more than that. It’s a story of faith—a faith that grows stronger step by step. By the end of the chapter, this man goes from blindness to boldness. His spiritual eyes open wider than his physical ones. Let’s walk through his journey.
First, he had a problem— he was blind. Not just temporarily, but from birth. It wasn’t his fault, and Jesus made that clear. The disciples assumed someone must have sinned, but Jesus said, “that the works of God should be made manifest in him.” In other words, God was about to use this broken situation for His glory.
Next, he experienced a powerful touch. Jesus did something unusual—He made clay with spit, rubbed it on the man’s eyes, and told him to go wash in the pool of Siloam. The man didn’t argue. He didn’t hesitate. He simply obeyed—and came back seeing. That’s often how God works. He doesn’t always explain everything up front, but when we take Him at His word, miracles follow.
As others noticed the change, the man’s understanding of Jesus started to grow. When asked who healed him, he said, “aman that is called Jesus.” Later, when pressed again, he said, “ He is a prophet.” Still later, he told the religious leaders, “If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.” He didn’t fully understand who Jesus was yet, but he was getting there. His faith was taking root and growing.
And then came the pushback. The religious leaders didn’t like this miracle. They questioned the man, questioned his parents, and eventually questioned him again. But the man didn’t back down. When they tried to trip him up, he replied with one of the most powerful lines in Scripture: “One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.”
That’s the beauty of a real testimony. You may not have all the answers, but no one can argue with a changed life.
His boldness didn’t sit well with the leaders. They cast him out—excommunicated him. But here’s the best part: Jesus found him again. The same Savior who saw him at the beginning came back to finish what He started.
Jesus asked, “Dost thou believe on the Son of God?” The man said, “Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?” Jesus said, “It is he that talketh with thee.” And the man replied, “Lord, I believe.” Then he did what every believer eventually does—he worshiped.
That’s the full circle of faith: from not knowing Jesus at all, to calling Him Lord, to worshiping Him with your whole heart.
This man’s story is more than a miracle—it’s a model. It shows us how faith often starts small, grows through obedience, strengthens through trials, and blossoms into worship.
Maybe you’re in a dark place right now. Maybe you feel overlooked, forgotten, or unsure. But Jesus still passes by. He still sees. And He still changes lives.
Let this man’s testimony be yours too: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
