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Scripture:

“As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth… Jesus said, ‘For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.’”

John 9:1, 39

Background

John 9 recounts the miraculous healing of a man who had been blind from birth. Jesus restores his sight, revealing not only His divine power but also the deeper spiritual truth that He is the Light of the world. This miracle challenges the Pharisees, who, though physically sighted, remain spiritually blind. The healed man, however, comes to believe in Jesus as the Son of God. This passage speaks to the transformative power of Christ, who opens both physical and spiritual eyes to the truth of His grace and salvation.

Devotional

Blind from birth, the man in John 9 lived in darkness, unable to see the world around him. But then Jesus passed by. With a touch of mud and a command to wash, his eyes were opened, and his life was changed forever. More than physical healing, this encounter led him to spiritual sight—faith in Jesus as the Son of God.

This story challenges us to examine our own spiritual vision. Are we truly seeing Christ for who He is? The Pharisees, though religious leaders, rejected Jesus and remained blind to the truth. Sometimes, pride, doubt, or fear can cloud our ability to recognize God’s work in our lives. Jesus invites us to step into the light, to see with faith, and to trust in Him fully.

Just as the blind man’s transformation was undeniable, so is the power of Christ in our lives. When we surrender to Him, He removes the scales from our eyes, allowing us to walk in the truth of His love and salvation.

Reflection

1. In what areas of your life do you need Jesus to open your spiritual eyes?
2. How do you respond when God works in ways you don’t expect?
3. What obstacles—pride, doubt, fear—may be keeping you from fully seeing and trusting Jesus?
4. How can you help others move from spiritual blindness to faith in Christ?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for being the Light of the world. Open my eyes to see Your truth, and remove any spiritual blindness in my heart. Help me to trust You fully and to walk in faith, even when I don’t understand. Let my life be a testimony of Your power, just as the blind man’s was. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Application

• Take time today to reflect on any areas of spiritual blindness in your life and ask God to reveal His truth to you.
• Share your testimony with someone who may be struggling to see God’s hand at work in their life.
• Look for ways to be a light to others, helping them recognize Jesus’ love and grace.

Takeaway

Jesus came to open the eyes of the blind, both physically and spiritually. When we place our faith in Him, He transforms our hearts, leading us from darkness into His glorious light.