May 14: Insight Post by Rusty Coram

  -   May 14, 2025

Obedience Brings Healing: The blind man obeyed Jesus’ instruction to wash in the pool of Siloam, and as a result, his sight was restored. His obedience to Jesus’ word led to his healing, teaching us the importance of following God’s guidance, even when we don’t fully understand it.

Wednesday Verse

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

Wednesday Questions

Am I fully trusting and obeying God’s direction in my life? What steps of obedience do I need to take today?

Wednesday Insight Post
by Rusty Coram

I love this encounter Jesus had with both the blind man and His disciples. For the blind man, the miracle of regaining his sight was great, but getting to know Jesus was even greater. The man showed faith by letting Jesus rub mud in his eyes and then following the directive of where to go and wash it off. This was not necessarily easy for the blind man, as he was probably accustomed to ridicule and dismissal by others. Others believed, like the disciples assumed, that his blindness was the consequence of his or his parents’ sin. Maybe he had been to doctors who tried many treatments. But mud in the eye? I’m sure it was uncomfortable and irritated his eyes, yet he did it without complaint. That is pretty amazing. He needed to be led to the pool, and when he washed off the mud, he could see. Imagine being there and maybe being the friend who went with him… wow… just wow.

Buried in this story is a verse that could seem a bit out of place – “We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.” John 9:4 (NLT) Jesus says this right after stating that the man’s blindness wasn’t due to sin but to display God’s power. I wonder if a takeaway from this is to highlight the truth that as we enter into the pain, hurt, loss, and suffering of others, we will see God’s power in action, but if we are hesitant or lazy, we will miss it. Quickly carrying out what God has assigned is the attitude of a devoted follower. To delay is the sign of someone who merely dabbles at it. None of us knows how much time we have here on earth, but it should be deliberately invested well. When we do, we will discover the power of God both in our lives and the ones we serve.

“For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT)

Rusty Coram
Senior Pastor

New Hope Church
Lorton, Virginia
www.newhope.org