Of all the miracles performed in the Bible, surely the giving of sight to the blind is one of the most significant. And while there is no record of anyone healing the blind in the Old Testament, we are told that Jesus did so quite often. In fact, sometimes His teaching ministry was sidelined because those who had been healed by Him spread the news throughout the land.
Most of the time eyes were opened immediately, or as soon as a blind person did what Jesus told him to do. On one occasion, however, a man received his sight in stages. After spitting on his eyes and laying hands on him, Jesus asked if he could see anything. He said he could see men, but they looked like trees walking about. After laying hands on him again, he could see clearly. We’re not told why Jesus did it that way that time, but He surely had a good reason.
One other healing I’d like to call to your attention is when Saul, who became known as Paul, got his sight back after being blinded by the light on the road to Damascus. Even though his eyes were open, he couldn’t see until Ananias laid hands on him, and something like scales fell from his eyes.
In case you are wondering why I’m reminding you of all this at this time, let me tell you. I’m about to let someone lay their hands on my eyes in the hope that something like scales will be removed. It won’t be miraculous, as he will be guided by a computer and using a laser, but I am hoping to see better after a couple of touches. Men don’t look like trees to me now, but blurry double-vision does keep me from seeing clearly.
You may not be scheduled for cataract surgery, but if something is keeping you from seeing clearly, ask Jesus to touch you and remove any possible scales of prejudice, preconception, or misunderstanding that are blinding you. I’m sure we could all use a second touch from His hand see things more clearly.
God bless, Rick
Chatham Christian Church 