Can You See?
september 21, 2023 | Mark Williams-Red Lion, PA
Mark 8:22-25
22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?”
24 He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.”
25 Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.
Just one touch. That is all the people wanted. They were either certain or hopeful that is all it would take. They believed that if Jesus touched this blind man, he would be healed. So, they…begged. No concern for pride or appropriate behavior, just a burning desire to see a life changed.
The blind man simply trusted his friends. I wonder if he got his hopes up, or if he had been through this type of thing before only to be disappointed. False hopes, false healers, blind eyes. Yet, this healer was different. He led him gently by the hand out of the crowds, out of the limelight. Then…Jesus touched him and his blindness slowly dissolved before his eyes. He could see.
When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything? Mark 8:23 (NIV)
How amazing would it be for Jesus to take our hand and lead us out to a private place where he could touch our brokenness and heal our pain! To have years of shame and foolishness washed away from our hearts would bring new life to us. We could embrace a new vision for our lives! The invitation is there each day to experience the healing touch of Jesus, but we are often too busy to take that walk with Him. May we find time each day to bring our burdens to Jesus. As He heals us, may we hear His voice asking, “Can you see?”
What area of your life do you need Jesus to touch and bring healing?
PRAYER: Dear Jesus, come and touch my brokenness and pain. Heal my blindness and help me see all that you have for me today. Amen.
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