The man who had been born blind and was healed by Jesus said:
“I do not know whether Jesus is a sinner for disregarding the Sabbath.
But I do know one thing. I was once blind, and now I see.”
John 9:24-25
Some Ideas to Contemplate:
- In the 9th chapter of the Gospel by the Writer called John, Jesus—Master Mystic, Healer, Teacher, and Wayshower—illuminates the issue of spiritual blindness, an unwillingness or inability to see the world with the eyes of Truth. This diminished sight is often precipitated by lack of faith in our innate divinity and wholeness.
- One form of spiritual blindness is believing that we are born depraved and broken. Others include capitulating to authoritarian rule and adhering to fundamentalist strictures without question. Jesus teaches this when he tells the disciples that no one “sinned” to cause the man’s blindness. Rather the blindness is a way for God’s glory—in this case, acceptance of absolute healing—to be revealed.
- An additional aspect of spiritual blindness is the belief that something outside ourselves can ultimately heal what ails us. In a world of big pharma and prestige medical care, we sometimes relinquish our power to health care professionals, expecting a pill or treatment alone to work. Yet, when we know the Truth of who we are and whose we are, we can recognize our own wisdom and strength.
- Engaging our inner power for personal and spiritual growth is key. Jesus recognizes the man’s absolute wholeness and perfection. He coats the man’s eyes with mud. Then he sends the man to the Pool of Siloam to wash the mud away. The man must act on his own behalf to regain his sight.
Practices for the Week:
- Reflect, with self-compassion, on any ways you lack the vision you desire.
- Imagine and visualize what your life would be like without distortion.
- Illustrate, journal, and/or record what you can see for yourself.
You are a spiritual being with a radiant soul, living in a sacred body temple, having human experiences. Affirm that what you need to see is becoming clear to you. Look within yourself first. Then open your eyes and behold the world with expansive vision.
© 2026 – Rev Jenn Sacks – All rights reserved.
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