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In Anchored in Hope: When Jesus Passes By, Pastor Douglas Myrie walks us through John 9 and Romans 15:13 to reveal how hope is not a passive feeling—it’s a spiritual anchor forged in obedience, tested in adversity, and proven through testimony.

The blind man didn’t ask for healing. He didn’t even know who Jesus was. But Jesus saw him, stopped for him, and gave him a command. The healing didn’t come instantly—it came through messy obedience: spit, mud, and a walk to the Pool of Siloam. That’s the kind of hope we’re called to carry—not polished, but powerful.

Romans 15:13 declares that God is the God of hope, filling us with joy and peace as we trust Him. That means hope isn’t circumstantial—it’s covenantal. It’s not based on what we see, but on who He is. The man’s transformation wasn’t just physical—it was spiritual. He went from being overlooked to being a witness.

Key Points

• Hope begins in the dark — Jesus sees us before we see Him. Our blindness is not a barrier; it’s a setup for breakthrough.
• Obedience unlocks healing — The man didn’t argue. He walked it out, even when the method didn’t make sense.
• Your story is your sermon — “I was blind, but now I see” is a testimony that no one can refute.
• Hope is anchored, not drifting — It holds steady when culture, circumstances, and critics try to shake you.

Legacy Reflection

This message is a call to legacy builders, spiritual leaders, and those restoring dignity in their families and communities. Like the blind man, we are called to walk out healing, speak boldly, and let our transformation become someone else’s invitation. Hope is not just for survival—it’s for generational impact.

Declaration

“I am anchored in hope. The Lord is strong and mighty. I was blind, but now I see.”

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