Mud Before the Miracle | Obedience in the Process (John 9) | Pastor Robert Tisdale

Pastor Robert Tisdale continues his “Mud” series from John 9, emphasizing that before the blind man could testify “I was blind, now I see,” he had to walk through the city with mud on his face—showing that miracles often begin messy, embarrassing, and hard to explain. He teaches not to confuse God’s method with identity, not to judge the miracle mid-process, and to obey instructions before receiving explanations, because healing is hidden in movement. Tisdale connects the Pool of Siloam (“sent”) and its Feast of Tabernacles symbolism of dependence on God’s provision, highlighting that obedience led to cleansing and sight. He warns against shame, rejection, and religious interrogation, noting the man’s growing revelation under pressure, his parents’ fear of expulsion, and Jesus finding him after he was cast out, culminating in worship and calling Jesus Lord.00:00 Welcome and Resources01:32 Why God Uses Mud06:32 Method Not Identity09:26 Instructions Before Explanations12:04 Touch Versus Obedience14:38 Walk It Out Muddy16:32 Shame Patterns Rewired19:37 Sent Before Ready22:48 Siloam and Living Water26:21 Obedience Brings Sight26:51 Neighbors React to Change28:15 Same Face New Eyes29:31 Breaking Old Labels30:42 Radical Inner Makeover35:32 Free Yet Thinking Bound36:56 Interrogated Breakthroughs40:18 Religion Versus Mercy42:51 Revelation Under Pressure44:41 Fear Of Rejection48:41 Choose Testimony Over Rooms52:58 Cast Out Found By Jesus55:56 Sight Becomes Worship57:00 Wash Off The Mud