Eyes Opened by Faith

Eyes Opened by Faith

Reflection on Luke 18:35-43

In today’s Gospel, Luke 18:35–43, we meet a blind man sitting by the roadside near Jericho. When he hears that Jesus is passing by, he cries out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” The people try to silence him, but he cries out even louder. Jesus stops, calls for him, and asks a profound question: “What do you want me to do for you?” The man answers simply, “Lord, I want to see.” And immediately, Jesus restores his sight, saying, “Your faith has saved you.”

This moment is more than a physical healing—it is a revelation of what true faith looks like. The blind man could not see Jesus with his eyes, but he saw Him with his heart. While others in the crowd could see Jesus physically, only this man truly recognized Him as the “Son of David,” the long-awaited Messiah. Faith gave him vision before his eyes were ever opened.

We, too, are often like this blind man—not physically blind, but spiritually hindered. We may fail to see God’s hand at work in our lives, blinded by fear, pride, sin, or hopelessness. Yet, like the beggar, when we call out persistently for mercy, refusing to be silenced by discouragement or the crowd of distractions around us, Jesus stops for us. He listens. He asks us personally, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

This question invites us to examine our hearts. What is it we truly desire? Healing? Forgiveness? Peace? Clarity of purpose? When we answer with sincerity and faith, we open the door for God’s grace to act in our lives.

Notice that after his healing, the man followed Jesus, glorifying God. His gratitude became his witness. He didn’t just receive sight—he received a mission: to walk with Christ and proclaim His mercy. That is what happens when our eyes are opened by faith: we see not just for ourselves, but for the glory of God.

Key Takeaway:
Faith gives us true sight. When we cry out to Jesus with persistence and trust, He not only restores our vision but leads us to follow Him more faithfully, seeing life with eyes enlightened by His love.

Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus, open our eyes that we may see You more clearly in every moment of our lives. Give us the courage to call out to You even when the world tries to silence us. Heal our blindness, strengthen our faith, and make us witnesses of Your mercy and love. Amen.