How can John 9:10 inspire us to share our personal testimonies of faith? Setting the Scene John 9 records Jesus healing a man born blind. Neighbors and bystanders are stunned, and verse 10 captures their immediate response: “So they asked him, ‘How then were your eyes opened?’ ” (John 9:10). Their curiosity becomes the doorway for the man to testify about what Jesus has done. The Question that Opens Doors • John 9:10 shows that people naturally inquire when they notice genuine change. • The man doesn’t launch into theology; he simply reports the miracle he personally experienced (v. 11). • His straightforward answer models how our own stories of salvation and transformation invite others to consider Christ. Lessons for Our Testimonies • God-initiated change is visible; don’t hide it. • Curiosity from others is an opportunity, not an interruption. • A personal account carries authority: “we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20). • Your testimony links the undeniable (“I was blind, now I see”) with the gospel (“Jesus did it”). Practical Steps to Share Our Story 1. Remember the facts of your encounter with Jesus—keep them clear and simple. 2. Watch for “How?” or “Why?” questions; those are invitations, just like John 9:10. 3. Connect the dots: explain what your life was like before, what Christ did, and how life is different now. 4. Speak in everyday language; avoid jargon. 5. Rely on Scripture’s power as you speak (Hebrews 4:12). 6. Maintain gentleness and respect, following 1 Peter 3:15: “Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you, but respond with gentleness and respect.” Encouragement from Other Scriptures • Mark 5:19 — “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how He has had mercy on you.” • Psalm 66:16 — “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.” • Revelation 12:11 — “They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” • 2 Corinthians 4:6 — God shines light into hearts; our stories reflect that light to others. Living It Out • Pray for fresh opportunities to share when people notice the change Christ has worked in you. • Keep your answer ready: “Jesus opened my eyes—here’s how.” • Trust that God will use your personal testimony, just as He used the healed man’s simple witness in John 9, to draw others to the same saving light. |
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