In Plain Sight

This week’s message explored the story of the blind beggar healed by Jesus near Jericho. The sermon highlighted three characters in the passage—the beggar, the crowd, and Jesus—and challenged listeners to reflect on which role they currently play.

The crowd represented those who hinder others from encountering God, whether intentionally through judgment and exclusion, or unintentionally through neglect. The beggar symbolized those longing for change and an encounter with God but facing obstacles and discouragement. Jesus stood as the one who notices, values, and responds to faith, regardless of a person’s status, past, or circumstances.

The message urged believers not to act as gatekeepers blocking others from God, but instead to reach out, disciple, and make space for everyone to encounter Him. True worth is not determined by earthly circumstances or opinions but by being created in God’s image. Like the blind beggar, we are called to persist in faith, refusing to let the crowd’s rebuke silence our cry for Jesus.

The sermon closed with the reminder that God knows our name, sees the unseen, and gives each of us a priceless value. When God moves in our lives, it becomes a testimony for others—and an invitation for them to believe He can do the same for them.

Key Takeaway: Don’t let anyone—or even yourself—keep you from Jesus. Persist in faith, trust His love, and help others do the same.