“And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they recovered their sight and followed him.” – Matthew 20:34
As Jesus was about to enter Jerusalem, knowing He would soon be crucified, dead, and raised from death, He encountered two blind men. Though physically blind, they clearly see that He’s “the Son of David”, the Messiah, the Christ. Knowing who He is, they ask Him to heal their physical blindness, which He instantly does. In response, they follow Him.
Their ability to see the truth about Jesus despite being blind is in sharp contrast with those Jesus encounters in the city. Though physically able to see, Jesus repeatedly confronts religious elites who are spiritually blind to the presence and work of God. In their blindness, they condemn, arrest, and kill Jesus the Christ. Fortunately, He doesn’t stay dead for long!
Christ’s healing and invitation to follow Him continues to be freely offered to everyone who will see Him as He is – Messiah, Christ, the Son of God. Unfortunately, we live in an age of profound spiritual blindness. For many, their vision is completely filled with self, sex, power, politics, wealth, amusement, status, or fame. Many can see those things while remaining utterly blind to what is ultimately important and eternal. Don’t live that way! If you haven’t yet trusted in Jesus, open your eyes! See Him as He is. Study Him. Believe in Him and make Him Lord of your life. Follow Him. Then, you will truly see!