Opening Our Eyes to See Jesus
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Rev. Tetteh Annor-Larbi | April 7 2025 | John 9:1-25
KEY VERSE: ”One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” John 9:25 (NIV)
MESSAGE:
We are in a season of spiritual awakening, a time to recognise the areas where we have been blind to God’s truth. In John 9, Jesus heals a man who was born blind, demonstrating that He is the light of the world. The physical healing of the blind man points to a deeper reality—Jesus came to open our spiritual eyes. Many around the blind man questioned his healing, but he knew one thing: he had encountered Jesus, and his life was changed forever. Lent invites us to experience that same transformation.
The Pharisees refused to accept what Jesus had done because their hearts were hardened. Even though they had sight, they were spiritually blind. This season calls us to examine our hearts. Are there areas where we resist God's truth? Do pride, doubt, or fear blind us? Lent is a time to humble ourselves, asking Jesus to remove anything that keeps us from seeing Him clearly. True faith is not just about knowing facts but about experiencing Jesus personally.
The blind man’s response to Jesus was simple but powerful—he testified to the change in his life. He did not have all the answers, but he knew he had been healed. Lent is an opportunity to deepen our testimony, reflect on how Jesus has changed us, and share His light with others. When we surrender to Christ, He gives us a new vision, helping us to see with faith, hope, and love.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
How far can you see? How deep do you relate with Jesus? Be intentional and build an intimate relationship with Jesus.
PRAYER:
Lord, open my eyes to see You more clearly. Remove any spiritual blindness in my heart and help me walk in Your light. May this Lenten season draw me closer to You and strengthen my faith in Your power to transform lives. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
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DAILY word study: BLIND
The word blind in Greek is τυφλός (typhlos), which refers both to physical blindness and metaphorically to ignorance, spiritual dullness, or lack of perception.
In John 9, blindness is both literal and symbolic. The man is healed physically, but it’s the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees that Jesus confronts most. Their unwillingness to believe what they clearly saw exposed their hardened hearts (John 9:39–41).
Scripture consistently warns of the danger of hardened hearts and closed eyes (Isaiah 6:9–10; Matthew 13:13–15). Jesus came to bring light (John 8:12), and seeing Him involves more than physical sight—it takes faith that yields to transformation.
Reflection:
Ask yourself: In what areas am I refusing to see what Jesus is doing? Surrendering our pride and fear makes room for spiritual clarity. That’s the heart of Lent.
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