Matthew 9:31
But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that district.
“Have mercy on us, Son of David!” cried the two blind men as they followed Jesus. They came to Jesus with faith and perseverance and eventually received the miracle—their eyes, once unable to see, were opened. After so long living in darkness, they could now see the world, the people around them, and, most importantly, God’s work in their lives. But one interesting detail follows the miracle. Jesus had strictly instructed them, “See that no one knows about this” (Matt. 9:30). Yet the next verse records something different: “But they went out and spread the news about him throughout that district.” They could not keep the experience to themselves.
The blind men’s response teaches us something. People who truly recognize God’s help do not easily forget who helped them. They do not make the miracle an occasion to draw attention to themselves but to point others to Jesus. They do not say, “Look, now we can see!” and then boast; instead, they go out and proclaim him. Often, we are excited when we receive a blessing, yet afterward we talk more about the blessing than about the Giver. We tell others about our success, a new job, healing, provision, achievements, or the doors God opened—yet we may mention God less and less.
This story reminds us that miracles should draw us nearer to God, not farther from Him. Blessings should deepen our gratitude, not inflate our pride. God’s help should humble us, not convince us that we accomplished it by our own strength.
Notably, after receiving the miracle, they did not throw a party to celebrate themselves. They went out and proclaimed Jesus. Perhaps they wanted others to know who had changed their lives. Their personal experience became a testimony that could strengthen others. The world needs that kind of testimony today. Many people are losing hope—struggling in family, work, health, ministry, education, or private battles. Testimonies of God’s faithfulness remind others that God still works and has not abandoned His people.
Maybe you have experienced extraordinary help from God. Don’t let that experience remain merely a private story. Tell of God’s goodness with humility—not to exalt yourself, but to magnify His name. Not so people will say, “Your life is amazing,” but so they will say, “How good God is!” Those who do not forget God’s help will have hearts full of gratitude. A grateful heart will always find reasons to proclaim His name. So do not merely enjoy God’s miracles. Let your life be a testimony to the God who performed them. May every deliverance make you humbler, more thankful, and more courageous in telling of his goodness to others.