Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

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Our text today is Mark 8:22-26:

And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?” And he looked up and said, “I see people, but they look like trees, walking.” Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again; and he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. And he sent him to his home, saying, “Do not even enter the village.”— Mark 8:22-26

Jesus arrives in Bethsaida, and a blind man is brought to him. But rather than heal immediately, Jesus does something unexpected. He leads the man away from the village. Then comes the moment: spit, touch, and a question—“Do you see anything?”

The man answers honestly, “I see people, but they look like trees, walking.”

He’s been touched… but not fully healed. His vision is still blurry. So Jesus touches him again. And this time, everything becomes clear.

If you’ve ever felt like Jesus started something in your life but hasn’t finished it—this moment is for you.

This healing wasn’t evidence of Jesus' lack of power. It was intentional. It was a visual parable for the disciples—and us today. You see, sometimes, God’s work in us unfolds in stages. It's not always instant. Sometimes, our spiritual sight improves gradually. Sometimes, the spiritual healing we need takes time. But Jesus never leaves it unfinished.

When the answers are partial in your life, remember that he’s not done. When your spiritual sight is blurry, remember he’s still working. When his touch feels incomplete, remember he’s coming back with more. You may be in between touches today—don’t panic. He hasn’t forgotten you. His grace is not half-measured. His power is not limited. His plan is not on pause.

Wait. Trust. Let Jesus finish what he started in you. He won't fail.

#GodIsStillWorking, #FaithInProcess, #Mark8

ASK THIS:

1. Have you ever felt like God started something but didn’t finish it?
2. Why do you think Jesus healed this man in stages?
3. What area of your life feels “blurry” right now?
4. How can you stay faithful while waiting for clarity?

DO THIS:

Pray today for endurance in the in-between—trusting God to finish the work Jesus began in you.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, even when I can’t see clearly, I trust that You’re still working. Complete the work You’ve started in me—Your timing, not mine. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Firm Foundation (He Won’t)."