In the past, I wondered why Jesus would ask such a question when it was obvious the man had no sight. Wouldn’t Jesus clearly understand that he wanted Him to restore it? But that was an assumption I made, before I realized the cost of having vision.
There have been times in my life when it seemed easier not to see. For if I saw clearly, I would have to acknowledge my fears. Fear of having to say some hard things to someone who was choosing not to see. Fear of upsetting the status quo.
Also, to see clearly required that I assess my situation and face some tough choices--none of which I liked. It meant that I needed to act! Often, even though a current circumstance is painful, the familiar is more comfortable than making a change. Jesus understood this. He knew that if He gave the man his sight, he could no longer stay a victim of his blindness. Once I saw, I had to overcome my learned helplessness and take responsibility for my condition.
If you can relate, you may want to consider: If Jesus healed your blind spots, what would you see? What situation would you have to address? May you receive comfort from the promise of God spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, and not forsake them.” (Isaiah 42:16)
Until next time, Blessings ~ Deb
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