AS IT WAS 3: From Blind to Seeing

In the third installment of the "As It Was" series, this message explores the transition from spiritual blindness to sight through Jesus, our Truth. Using the relatable struggle of navigating a dark room and hitting obstacles, the speaker explains that while we often try to "walk in the dark" to hide our sins, Jesus came to be the unconquerable light that reveals absolute truth in a world filled with lies. Drawing from the story of Bartimaeus, the message challenges listeners to throw off the "cloaks" of their old identities—such as reputations or secrets—and have the faith to see the light. This transformation calls for a shift from being darkness to walking as children of light, incrementally pursuing what is pleasing to God rather than self. Finally, inspired by the Apostle Paul's journey from physical blindness to spiritual mission, the message urges students to share this light with others who are still lost. The episode concludes with a personal moment of reflection, asking everyone to answer Jesus' direct question: "What do you want me to do for you?". (Preached by Steve Coots on 4-1-26 at Crossroads Youth)