🗣️ Devotional on John 9:21–30 | "One Thing I Do Know"

💬 Bold Truth in the Face of Fear and Religion

📖 Scripture: John 9:21–30 (NIV)

21 "But how he can see now, or who opened his eyes, we don't know. Ask him. He is of age; he will speak for himself."

22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who already had decided that anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Messiah would be put out of the synagogue.

23 That was why his parents said, "He is of age; ask him."

24 A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. "Give glory to God by telling the truth," they said. "We know this man is a sinner."

25 He replied, "Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!"

26 Then they asked him, "What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?"

27 He answered, "I have told you already and you did not listen. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you want to become his disciples too?"

28 Then they hurled insults at him and said, "You are this fellow's disciple! We are disciples of Moses!

29 We know that God spoke to Moses, but as for this fellow, we don't even know where he comes from."

30 The man answered, "Now that is remarkable! You don't know where he comes from, yet he opened my eyes."

🧎 1. Opening Prayer

Lord Jesus, give me boldness to stand for You even when it’s not popular. Help me hold to the truth I know, and speak it without fear. Use my voice for Your glory. Amen.

🔁 2. Repeated Words or Phrases

• "Know / don't know" – vv. 21, 22, 25, 29, 30
• "Opened eyes / see" – vv. 21, 25, 26, 30
• "Disciple" – vv. 27, 28
• "This man / fellow" – vv. 24, 29, 30

🎯 3. Theme

True faith holds firm not because it knows everything, but because it knows what Jesus has done.

🕊️ 4. Observing God

• Jesus opens the eyes of the blind—His work speaks for itself (v.25).
• He divides public opinion and exposes religious fear (vv.22, 24, 28).
• He uses ordinary people to testify about divine truth (vv.25, 30).

🧍 5. Observing Humanity

• The parents shrink back in fear of exclusion (vv.22–23).
• The Pharisees press the man to conform to their judgment (v.24).
• The healed man boldly tells the truth and challenges their hypocrisy (vv.25, 27, 30).
• Religious leaders mock and insult when challenged (vv.28–29).

💡 6. Interpreting God

God is not confined to our institutions or traditions. He works powerfully in ways that challenge our expectations. Jesus is not afraid of religious conflict—He brings truth that demands response. Through even the least educated or socially unqualified, God reveals His glory when they speak of what they’ve personally seen and known.

🧠 7. Interpreting Humanity

People often fear rejection more than they value truth. The blind man’s parents remain silent to stay safe, while the religious leaders reject the obvious miracle to maintain their authority. But the healed man is different—he refuses to deny what he knows: "I was blind, but now I see." His courage highlights how personal experience with Jesus trumps fear and tradition.

🪞 8. Application

What is “one thing I do know” about Jesus? Have I let fear or social pressure keep me silent? Like the healed man, I may not have all the answers, but I can speak boldly of what Jesus has done for me. Today, I will choose to testify—simple, honest, and unashamed.

💖 9. Spiritual Touch

"One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" (John 9:25)

🙏 10. Closing Prayer

Jesus, thank You for opening my eyes. Help me never to stay silent about what You’ve done. Give me courage to speak, even when others mock or resist. Be glorified through my witness.

🌿 11. Live It Today

Ask yourself: What is one thing I can boldly say Jesus has done in my life? Share that with someone today. Your testimony is powerful, even if it’s simple.