Mud, Miracles, and Trust When Jesus Helps in Surprising Ways

Hey, carpool crew. What if Jesus hopped in the car with you today, looked at you with a smile and said, I see exactly what you need. Even if you don't know it yet. Well, during the week leading up to Easter, we are remembering all the powerful, loving things Jesus did to show us who he is and how much he cares. Welcome to Carpooling with Jesus. I'm Pastor Justin, and today we're talking about one of Jesus's wildest miracles and what it tells us about trusting him even when things don't go the way we expect. Here's what makes this moment even bigger. This miracle wasn't just about helping one man. It pointed to the kind of savior Jesus was and what he came to do for all of us. As we get closer to Easter, we're remembering how Jesus spent his life helping, healing and loving people all the way to the cross. And then spoiler alert, the tomb was empty. Here's the one thing for the ride I want you to remember. Jesus sees your needs and helps in ways you might not expect. Let's hear what Jesus has to say about that in the book of John chapter nine, verses six and seven. After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with his saliva and put it on the man's eyes. Go, he told them, wash in the pool of Siloam, so the man went and washed and came home seeing. Wild. Also kind of gross, but mainly amazing, right? Jesus didn't use medicine or glasses or surgery. He used mud and spit to give a blind man sight. This moment also wasn't just about fixing eyes, it was about building trust. Jesus saw the man's need, even when others only saw his problem, and when the man listened and obeyed, everything changed. Put yourself in his shoes. You've never seen anything your whole life. No colors, no faces, then someone you've only heard stories about and you just met, puts mud on your eyes and tells you to go wash in a pool, would you trust them? The blind man did, and when he rinsed his face in the water, boom. He could see. That's the power of trusting Jesus, even when his ways are surprising, even when it isn't what you'd expect. That's what Easter is all about. Jesus came to fix more than just eyes or legs or sickness. He came to fix our hearts. Every miracle, like this one was a little preview of the biggest miracle of all when Jesus died and rose again. He made a way for all of us to be healed, forgiven, and close to God the Father forever. If you ever feel like Jesus is too busy or has too much to worry about, remember Jesus sees you. He knows you, he cares about you. And even when things feel confusing, he can help you in amazing ways. Wherever you are, however you're listening, God loves you. Parents, if you love this podcast, go follow us on Instagram and message us. If your kid has a topic or story they'd love to hear on the podcast, before you go ask each other this, what do you want to ask Jesus for help with in your life? Catch you tomorrow on carpooling with Jesus.