Now I See

“As Jesus was walking along, He saw a man who had been blind since birth.”
— John 9:1 (NLT)

Perfectly timed by God, Jesus stopped in front of a man who had lived his entire life in darkness. His disciples, curious as always, asked if the man’s blindness was caused by his own sin or his parents’.

Jesus replied,

“It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins. This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.”
— John 9:3 (NLT)

Then, in a quiet, intimate act, Jesus spat on the ground, mixed the dust with His saliva, and placed the mud gently on the man’s eyes. “Go,” He said, “wash yourself in the Pool of Siloam.”

Imagine being that man—mud covering your eyes, unsure of what others are thinking, uncertain if healing will come, yet willing to take that step of faith. Guided by a helper, he walked to the Pool of Siloam. Perhaps someone offered a cloth and helped wipe the mud away. Slowly, he opened his eyes. For the first time, light flooded in.

The crowd watched in awe as he stood, lifted his arms, and shouted, “I can see!”

That moment reminds me of a chorus I used to sing with college friends:

“Walking, and leaping, and praising God!”
Though written about the lame man’s healing, we always imagined this blind man rejoicing with the same joy and wonder.

There’s deep symbolism in this miracle. Jesus didn’t send the man to just any pool. He sent him to the Pool of Siloam, which means “Sent.”

Two truths come together beautifully here:

• The blind man was sent to a pool called “Sent.”
• By the One who was sent by God into the world.

The Savior sent by God used the Pool of “Sent” to reveal that He truly is the Light of the World.

But the story doesn’t end there. Even after receiving his sight, the man faced disbelief and harsh questioning. Religious leaders accused him of lying. Exhausted, he held to one simple truth:

“I don’t know whether He is a sinner. But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see.”
— John 9:25 (NLT)

As the questioning continued, the man’s courage grew. “If this man were not from God,” he said, “He couldn’t have done it.” (John 9:33). Enraged, the Pharisees threw him out.

Later, Jesus sought him out and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”

“Who is He, sir? I want to believe,” the man answered.

“You have seen Him,” Jesus said. “He is speaking to you.”

“Yes, Lord, I believe,” the man declared — and he worshiped Jesus.

The first miracle had healed his eyes. But in that moment of belief, Jesus healed something far deeper — his soul. The Light of the World had filled his heart forever.

May we, too, remember that same grace. For once we were blind, but now we see.

“O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth
by Your strong hand and powerful arm.
Nothing is too hard for You!”
— Jeremiah 32:17 (NLT)

Has God ever turned an impossible situation into a blessing for you? Reflect on that moment — and thank Him. You’re invited to share your story in the comment box below.