In John Chapter 9, Jesus healed a man who was born blind. This act was performed with a purpose – so that the man would receive his sight and the works of God would be revealed in him (John 9:1-12). Despite this notable miracle being performed openly, there were unbelieving Jews who refused to accept Jesus. Even the man’s parents were afraid of being put out of the synagogue and distanced themselves from the situation. Although the man later testified to what Jesus had done, many continued in unbelief, casting the man out from among them (John 9:13-34). Jesus explained that the purpose of healing this man’s blindness was to indicate that He provides mankind with the ability to be spiritually illuminated. Jesus came into this world to provide spiritual insight into the needs of our souls! With this wonderful blessing, comes great responsibility, as Jesus also warned that we must be careful in how we respond to His word.

35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, He said to him, “Do you believe in the Son of God?”

36 He answered and said, “Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?”

37 And Jesus said to him, “You have both seen Him and it is He who is talking with you.”

38 Then he said, “Lord, I believe!” And he worshiped Him.

39 And Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.”

40 Then some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard these words, and said to Him, “Are we blind also?” 

41 Jesus said to them, “If you were blind, you would have no sin; but now you say, ‘We see.’ Therefore your sin remains.

~ John 9:35-41

Dear God, El Roi, I express my gratitude for the wonderful work that You have done in my life. I am thankful to Jesus for enlightening me about the spiritual realities that exist beyond our physical world. I was once blind, but now I can see the truth, because of Jesus. Thank You for Your divine word that provides me with guidance and inspiration to meditate upon. I pray for a pure heart, a clean conscience, and a clearer vision of the spiritual realm. I want to see the truth of Your word more clearly and look forward to seeing Jesus as He is (1 John 3:1-3). Please open my eyes, Lord. I long to see Jesus. Amen.