September 29th, 2025
In our journey through life, we often encounter moments that challenge our perception of reality. But what if the most significant blindness we face isn't physical, but spiritual? This profound truth emerges from a powerful narrative found in Matthew 20:29-34, where two blind men's encounter with Jesus becomes a metaphor for our own spiritual awakening.
Picture the scene: a bustling crowd follows Jesus as He leaves Jericho. Amid the commotion, two blind men sit by the roadside. They can't see, but they can hear. And what they hear changes everything. Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.
In that moment, these men make a choice that would alter their lives forever. They cry out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" Their plea is raw, desperate, and public. It's a cry that cuts through the noise of the crowd, a cry that refuses to be silenced.
But here's where the story takes an unexpected turn. The very crowd following Jesus tries to silence these men. It's a stark reminder that sometimes, those closest to Jesus can be the ones who inadvertently hinder others from reaching Him. How often do we, in our own lives, become obstacles rather than bridges for those seeking Christ?
Yet, the blind men persist. They cry out even louder, their voices rising above the rebukes of the crowd. Their determination teaches us a vital lesson: when it comes to seeking Jesus, we must be willing to push past every barrier, ignore every discouraging voice, and cry out with all our might.
And Jesus? He stops. He calls them. He asks, "What do you want me to do for you?" It's a question that cuts to the heart of our deepest needs and desires. The men's response is simple yet profound: "Lord, let our eyes be opened."
In this exchange, we see the beautiful interplay between human faith and divine compassion. The Greek word used to describe Jesus' response - 'splagchnizomai' - goes beyond mere pity or compassion. It speaks of a deep, gut-wrenching empathy that moves Jesus to action. He touches their eyes, and immediately, they receive their sight.
But the story doesn't end there. The final three words of the passage are perhaps the most significant: "and followed him." These men, having received their sight, choose to follow Jesus. It's a powerful reminder that true spiritual sight always leads to discipleship.
This narrative isn't just about two men who regained their physical sight. It's about all of us. We are all born spiritually blind, unable to see Jesus for who He truly is. Our greatest need isn't physical healing, but spiritual awakening.
The good news is that Jesus is in the business of opening blind eyes - both physical and spiritual. No level of blindness is beyond His healing touch. But like the blind men, we must recognize our need, cry out to Him, and be willing to follow when He heals us.
This truth is further illustrated in the same chapter of Matthew, where we encounter two other "blind" men - the sons of Zebedee. Their mother approaches Jesus, asking for her sons to sit at His right and left in His kingdom. Jesus' response reveals their spiritual blindness: "You do not know what you are asking."
These disciples, despite physically following Jesus, were blind to the true nature of His kingdom. They sought power and prestige, not understanding that in God's kingdom, true greatness comes through servanthood and sacrifice.
Jesus patiently teaches them, saying, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
This juxtaposition of physical and spiritual blindness teaches us a crucial lesson: proximity to Jesus doesn't guarantee spiritual sight. We can be in church every Sunday, know all the right words, and still be blind to who Jesus truly is and what He calls us to be.
So, what does it mean to truly see Jesus? When our spiritual eyes are opened, we begin to see Him as:
The question for each of us is this: Are we truly seeing Jesus? Or are we, like the disciples, following Him physically while remaining spiritually blind? Are we crying out to Him like the blind men, desperate for our eyes to be opened? Or are we content with our limited vision, afraid of what we might see if our eyes were truly opened?
The invitation is clear: Cry out to Jesus. Don't let the crowd silence you. Don't let your own doubts or fears hold you back. Ask Him to open your eyes, to help you see Him for who He truly is. And when He does - for He surely will - be ready to follow Him wherever He leads.
Remember, there is no blindness too severe for Jesus to heal. Whether you've been a Christian for decades or you're just beginning to explore faith, Jesus is ready to open your eyes wider, to reveal more of Himself to you.
As we close, let's take a moment to reflect. Where in our lives do we need Jesus to touch our eyes? What areas of spiritual blindness do we need Him to heal? Let's cry out to Him with the same desperation and faith as those blind men by the roadside. For when Jesus opens our eyes, we'll find that the view is more beautiful, more transformative, and more life-giving than we ever imagined.
May we all have the courage to cry out, "Lord, let our eyes be opened!" And may we, like those healed blind men, follow Jesus with newfound clarity and devotion.
Picture the scene: a bustling crowd follows Jesus as He leaves Jericho. Amid the commotion, two blind men sit by the roadside. They can't see, but they can hear. And what they hear changes everything. Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.
In that moment, these men make a choice that would alter their lives forever. They cry out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!" Their plea is raw, desperate, and public. It's a cry that cuts through the noise of the crowd, a cry that refuses to be silenced.
But here's where the story takes an unexpected turn. The very crowd following Jesus tries to silence these men. It's a stark reminder that sometimes, those closest to Jesus can be the ones who inadvertently hinder others from reaching Him. How often do we, in our own lives, become obstacles rather than bridges for those seeking Christ?
Yet, the blind men persist. They cry out even louder, their voices rising above the rebukes of the crowd. Their determination teaches us a vital lesson: when it comes to seeking Jesus, we must be willing to push past every barrier, ignore every discouraging voice, and cry out with all our might.
And Jesus? He stops. He calls them. He asks, "What do you want me to do for you?" It's a question that cuts to the heart of our deepest needs and desires. The men's response is simple yet profound: "Lord, let our eyes be opened."
In this exchange, we see the beautiful interplay between human faith and divine compassion. The Greek word used to describe Jesus' response - 'splagchnizomai' - goes beyond mere pity or compassion. It speaks of a deep, gut-wrenching empathy that moves Jesus to action. He touches their eyes, and immediately, they receive their sight.
But the story doesn't end there. The final three words of the passage are perhaps the most significant: "and followed him." These men, having received their sight, choose to follow Jesus. It's a powerful reminder that true spiritual sight always leads to discipleship.
This narrative isn't just about two men who regained their physical sight. It's about all of us. We are all born spiritually blind, unable to see Jesus for who He truly is. Our greatest need isn't physical healing, but spiritual awakening.
The good news is that Jesus is in the business of opening blind eyes - both physical and spiritual. No level of blindness is beyond His healing touch. But like the blind men, we must recognize our need, cry out to Him, and be willing to follow when He heals us.
This truth is further illustrated in the same chapter of Matthew, where we encounter two other "blind" men - the sons of Zebedee. Their mother approaches Jesus, asking for her sons to sit at His right and left in His kingdom. Jesus' response reveals their spiritual blindness: "You do not know what you are asking."
These disciples, despite physically following Jesus, were blind to the true nature of His kingdom. They sought power and prestige, not understanding that in God's kingdom, true greatness comes through servanthood and sacrifice.
Jesus patiently teaches them, saying, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
This juxtaposition of physical and spiritual blindness teaches us a crucial lesson: proximity to Jesus doesn't guarantee spiritual sight. We can be in church every Sunday, know all the right words, and still be blind to who Jesus truly is and what He calls us to be.
So, what does it mean to truly see Jesus? When our spiritual eyes are opened, we begin to see Him as:
- King - ruling over all creation with authority and power
- Holy - perfect in every way, calling us to a life of holiness
- Savior - the one who rescues us from our sin and brokenness
- Lord - deserving of our complete allegiance and obedience
The question for each of us is this: Are we truly seeing Jesus? Or are we, like the disciples, following Him physically while remaining spiritually blind? Are we crying out to Him like the blind men, desperate for our eyes to be opened? Or are we content with our limited vision, afraid of what we might see if our eyes were truly opened?
The invitation is clear: Cry out to Jesus. Don't let the crowd silence you. Don't let your own doubts or fears hold you back. Ask Him to open your eyes, to help you see Him for who He truly is. And when He does - for He surely will - be ready to follow Him wherever He leads.
Remember, there is no blindness too severe for Jesus to heal. Whether you've been a Christian for decades or you're just beginning to explore faith, Jesus is ready to open your eyes wider, to reveal more of Himself to you.
As we close, let's take a moment to reflect. Where in our lives do we need Jesus to touch our eyes? What areas of spiritual blindness do we need Him to heal? Let's cry out to Him with the same desperation and faith as those blind men by the roadside. For when Jesus opens our eyes, we'll find that the view is more beautiful, more transformative, and more life-giving than we ever imagined.
May we all have the courage to cry out, "Lord, let our eyes be opened!" And may we, like those healed blind men, follow Jesus with newfound clarity and devotion.
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Here is my story: Meditations & Visions with Jesus.
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nThere comes a point one day when there’s a real need to search for your maker? It may be a loss of faith or existential moment, the loss of a loved one or other life testing moments……ego reducing moments when finding faith & sitting in silence is when your own inner connection or visionary capabilities come to life to provide all the answers, Who helps you on your life path through your struggle, you learn you can find your own answers forget the psychotherapist as you have your own built in model that understands the depth of you far easier than any stranger, trust your maker will help you when you reach the point of no return…science & medical professionals may call this point many negative positions those I will not repeat as they are truly seen through negative light particles without the wisdom of what the higher state ultra violet particles (Lymans hydrogen) of light may share in our mind to help us on your way again? The inner abstract genius comes to mind, negation yes a dominant position for all logical or non practising minds who have not spent thousands of hours meditating looking into a different light within so would not reach the same negative conclusions… for others we need to rewrite the manuals of mental disorders they are damning. The ego position is a limited logical world view defining negative positions! The young omnipotent individual on a path to greatness with little inner vision may come to those conclusions…
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nReligion all practices defined by doctrines, those set in stone principles all competing for the most righteous position! Then sharing the view to grow the congregation with their version being closer to god than other religions! so follow these rules as you will only find the true lord here under our guidance? all offering Prayer, A standard practice though mostly denounce any other human abilities found in a meditative contemplative states of mind? Connecting with higher lights… Those inner intuitive abstract intelligences mostly defined negatively by other faiths & science if we specify inner connection as Psychic, Mediumship, Clairvoyance, Clairsentience and other mind defying interactions that abstractly expand intrinsic vision & world view. Seeing Jesus in full glory on a three seat white marble throne is a truly inspiring reward for those prepared for inner travel one day Jesus visits you in all his glory a mind blowing experience thats is, a magical larger than life moment you will never forget…
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nFaith & knowing build in a heavenly window, if you keep setting time to intrinsically connect through meditation/prayer, it is a simple peaceful interaction reaching out for answers? one day your maker provides all the answers, builds your wisdom through Inner intelligences. There is a point when you start to look more internally that leads you to a path full of faith… Once you have seen Our Lord you apply your love to truly believing in Jesus Christ who shows you a visionary experiences that are so creative & abstract each time he comes in different cloths & lights. The rewarding pastime now becomes a constant companion, life an enjoyable test to now understand heavens lights working in the background of your mind, so yes Jesus can help your loved ones connect to you if you simply ask? Heavens love refuses no one, A world only view is limiting! the veil of life exists to protect those on the egos path blinded by the giving lights on earth or those who refuse to believe a Devine connection is possible or just really do not care at the time of living Jesus is around us all….These internal lights are so very different & more rewarding of the worlds lights we view every day, Meditation opens doors for those who are finished with the world only journey, those who realise heavens path opens far more doors...Meditation helps you over those testing life hurdles, Note here for those devout religious believers who may negate these thoughts & refuse to acknowledge others takes on loving connection through meditation? Guided by mans written bible passages may be so conflicting so condemning & conflicting? I don’t think our loving Jesus would like that? Moses saw gods face on the mount? Jesus was seen rising from the dead referenced by so many deciple accounts in the bible… so yes visionary experiences, **specifically psychics/mediums all seeing spirit** reflect on that for a moment??? You’re condemning those bible passages/messages from heaven about our saviour & his message. Love for all?
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nVision of spirit is a part of life negated by fear of the unknown in many faiths as some dark mystery or an untrustworthy power??? when its the opposite, Yes It is a mystery? so find out for your self? Ask the questions in your own mind? Trust the space in your own mind, the most rewarding mystery you will ever encounter, once you that this is your own egos fear that stops you, losing your ego to enter to see the most beautiful lights you have ever seen……Those with no experience attack what they do not understand! poisoned by others written religious views from 2000 years ago seems very dated & inflexible, denounced as unbelievable, impossible or even evil is a nonsense, You can build a relationship with Jesus & Jesus comes to many people regularly through meditation, Jesus will set new challenges for your life, so like Jesus does for so many who open their mind & lovingly want to meet him, Jesus shows you a better path if you are prepared enter & listen.
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nJesus loves us, the experience is lifting, emotional when you feel him close or see him in full glory, a love like no other grows within you & you are no longer alone…so a truly beautiful love source that empowers your Mind Body & Soul, Godly visions nothing to be afraid of or demonise through fear! that would be mans written illogical paranoia & misunderstandings included in the scribing/writings of the times….connection brings a love so powerful, the love is undeniable when you experience Jesus for the first time, a surreal experience, though you realise over time each interaction with Jesus grows your faith… so to deny Jesus’s love opens doors or seeing him in your vision (mediumistic moment) is possible would be another test? a Judas moment? A test of faith? I would never turn my back on our lord! Courage is required for all who enter gods kingdom & every meditation is as testing as life is….you learn you can trust our Lords vision, yes a lords Vision, yes more real than the world we all focus on every day develops us within, A beautiful show of lights all built within us to view at any time…faith grows internally, so more real than life itself, Heavenly so have no doubts? Don’t be a doubting Thomas? Heaven will get in touch when you are ready & true belief follows the faith in a Jesus moment, he will come in your vision one day, just sit & wait quietly applying love to your mind & he does come to show you the way to those lights….
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nMy lord I love you with all my heart & thank you for showing me the intrinsic lights of heaven & all our loved ones who bathe in your love & care, your heavenly light sources….My Lord for that I am ever & forever truly grateful.