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What if the miracle you’re waiting for sits on the other side of one simple act of obedience? We walk through John 9 with clear eyes and open hands, tracing how Jesus turns a theological argument into a living, breathing story of compassion, urgency, and healing. Instead of asking who’s to blame, we ask what God wants to do right now—and how we can step into it.

We start with a challenge from Psalm 90 to number our days with wisdom, then explore how Jesus rejects the disciples’ debate over a man born blind and reframes suffering as a canvas for God’s glory. From there we lean into the urgency of “work while it is day,” unpacking the divine imperative behind must and how delaying decisions hardens our hearts over time. Jesus, the light of the world, doesn’t just explain darkness; he displaces it. That same clarity can reshape our calendars, our service, and our hope.

The turning point is obedience. Jesus makes clay, sends the man to Siloam, and the man goes—no guarantees, just a word. We connect this step of faith to the pool’s history, the meaning of being “sent,” and the striking completeness of the healing: not only eyes opened, but understanding granted. Along the way, we highlight stories from Scripture and church history—jars filled from a tiny flask, orphans fed through prayer, a pilot guided to safety—showing that God still meets courage with provision. The result is a practical framework: stop unproductive debates, serve with urgency, and obey promptly so your life becomes a conduit for God’s power.

Ready to trade analysis for action and turn your days into something eternal? Listen now, share with a friend who needs courage today, and if this encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what step of obedience will you take this week?

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Catch On Fire Podcasts aims to lead us all into a closer walk with God as we strive to become more like Jesus.