Jesus gave a simple but powerful command: go tell what God has done. In Luke 8, Jesus had just delivered a man from a life of torment and spiritual bondage. He had restored a broken man. Jesus’ instruction reveals an important truth for all believers. Once Jesus opens our eyes and heals our hearts, He wants us to share the story of His work.
Before this man encountered Jesus, his life was a picture of spiritual darkness and bondage. But after Jesus freed him, everything changed. When the crowd came, they saw him “sitting at Jesus’ feet, fully clothed and perfectly sane.[1]” Luke 8:35. Yet even after witnessing this miracle, many people in the region remained spiritually blind. Instead of rejoicing, they were afraid and asked Jesus to leave (Luke 8:37). Their fear shows how easily people can miss what God is doing right in front of them.
Spiritual blindness can prevent us from seeing the power and grace of God. We might notice circumstances, problems, or uncertainty, but miss the work of God’s hand. This blindness not only influences how we see our own lives but also how we respond to others’ testimonies. The restored man, however, could not deny what had happened. Jesus had made him whole. When Jesus opens our eyes and heals our hearts, the transformation becomes visible. Others may still struggle to see clearly, but our story becomes a living witness to God’s power.
Jesus Makes the Broken Whole
After being healed, the man wanted to stay with Jesus. Luke 8:38The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him.[2] After experiencing such freedom, he longed to stay close to the One who saved him. But Jesus had a different plan. Luke 8:39 “No, go back to your family, and tell them everything God has done for you.” So he went all through the town proclaiming the great things Jesus had done for him. [3]
Jesus knew that the man’s story had purpose. Jesus did not want the transformation to remain private. The same man who once lived in isolation has now become a messenger of hope. Jesus still does this today. He removes sin and heals pain and brokenness. The miracle of wholeness is not only for our benefit. It becomes a testimony for others who are still living in spiritual darkness.
Our Story Helps Others See
Luke subtly reminds us that Jesus’ work reveals the power of God Himself. When we share our testimony, we help others see what spiritual blindness hides. Our story becomes evidence that Jesus still heals, restores, and makes people whole.
You do not need a perfect past or impressive words to share your faith. Sometimes, the most powerful testimony is simply telling how Jesus changed your life. When we speak honestly about His grace, we shine light into places where people may still be struggling to see. Like the man in Luke 8, Jesus tells us to go and tell what God has done. The world is full of people searching for hope, and your story may be the very thing God uses to open someone else’s eyes.
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[1-3] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.