In John 9, in today's reading, we see the beautiful story of Jesus healing the blind man. The blind man couldn't see, but he believed, and felt at Jesus' feet in worship. Inspiration tells us: "The [man born blind] cast himself at the Savior's feet in worship. Not only had his natural sight been restored, but the eyes of his understanding had been opened. Christ had been revealed to his soul, and he received Him [Jesus] as sent from God." (Desire of Ages, p. 475)
However, it's interesting to note that while the blind man was made whole and able to see, the Pharisees were made blind it seems.
John 9:39 - "And Jesus said, For judgement I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind."
What in the world?
Again, I so appreciate the thoughts from Inspiration, divinely given to help bring these texts to greater light.
"To all who realized their need, Christ came with infinite help. But the Pharisees would confess no need; they refused to come to Christ, and hence they were left in blindness--a blindness for which they were themselves guilty. Jesus said, "Your sin remaineth." (Desire of Ages, p. 475)
Oh that Christ might open our eyes, and that we would daily realize our desperate need.
Tomorrow's Reading: Jer. 25-26 and John 10
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