The healing of the blind beggar

AS [Jesus] approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want Mme to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed Him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

REFLECTIONS SON OF DAVID. One wonders why Luke emphasizes that this Man from Nazareth (northern part) is called Son of David, the famous king of the South. In the Canticle of Zechariah, the Messiah is to come from the house of David (cf Lk 1:69). So this account is an affirmation that Jesus is indeed the Messiah who, in Lk 4:18, comes to proclaim recovery of sight to the blind.

As we acknowledge that Jesus is the Messiah, following Him closely in our faith journey, even up to our own Jerusalem, our eyes slowly open up to the wonders and marvels of God’s actions in our lives. And our good example of opening our life to Jesus, saying, “Lord, please let me see,” hopefully encourages others to praise and bless God.

In your own experience, what were the things that sometimes prevented you from seeing God’s actions in your life?