Lessons from Blind Men in Matthew 9:27-31

Based on Matthew 9:27-31

Seeing something different

As I watched the events of today’s  Gospel unfold, I was struck by something I’d not seen Jesus do before.  Many folks had approached Him before asking for healing.  They too approached Him boldly, in the open, though some had “stolen” a touch or sought Him under cover of darkness.  When they asked for healing for themselves or others, He had given it almost instantly.

However, today, He did something different.  These blind men cried out to Him and He continued on as though He didn’t hear them until He entered the house.  Only then did He address them.  Why did He not turn to them while they were still out in the open?  Why did He not ask them His questions while they were still out in the sun and beneath a brilliant blue sky?

The concerns of Christ

Then I thought, how painful it is when I awake and the morning sun is streaming directly into my window.  Or, how long it take my eyes to adjust to the full summer light when I emerge from my dark basement or into the bright daylight from a darkened movie theater.

Was Jesus concerned about how their eyes would adjust to the “new” light they were about to receive?  Did He want to give them some sort of shelter that would allow their eyes time to learn to see again and not be instantly “blinded” by the intense rays of the sun (Son)?

Heal me, O’ Lord!

Dear Lord, during this time of Advent, please reveal to me the areas of my life where I am blind.  Lead me to the house (real or spiritual) that I need to be in so that you may heal me.  Help me to overcome my fear of following you into that home and simply trust that you want to heal me.

Lord, you know that I need healing.  Give me the grace I need to follow you and please don’t ask me to keep my healing quite.  I’m not sure I could manage that either 😉

FROM THE SAINTS – “There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark.” – Helen Keller

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