In Luke 18:35–43, Jesus heals a blind man who refuses to be silenced and cries out all the louder for mercy, reminding us that Jesus not only restores physical sight but also gives us spiritual sight — the kind that helps us recognize God’s grace and work in our lives. Like the blind man, we’re called to persist in prayer even when we feel unheard or discouraged, trusting that Jesus always hears our cries and may be working in ways we can’t see. As we grow older, we often realize how limited our vision once was, and even now we continue to ask, “Lord, let me see again,” knowing that He is still shaping our eyes, hearts, and understanding. The story encourages us to keep praying, keep calling out, and keep seeking the clarity only Jesus can give, believing that He will help us see what truly matters.

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Well, good morning. It’s good to be with you today as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. I hope you’re doing well, and I’m grateful we get to spend this time in God’s Word together.

Today we’re reading another one of Jesus’ healing miracles — Luke 18, verses 35 through 43. This takes us to the end of the chapter. Hear now the Word of God:

Luke 18:35–43

“As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’
Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’
Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’
Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’
He said, ‘Lord, let me see again.’
Jesus said to him, ‘Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.’
Immediately he regained his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, praised God.”

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This is one of those beautiful stories of Jesus restoring sight. And of course, Jesus absolutely healed this man physically — the man could literally see again. But throughout Scripture there’s another kind of sight Jesus is always giving: spiritual sight. Eyes that see deeper than the surface. Eyes that see what God is doing. Eyes that notice grace.

I once heard it said — I think it was C. S. Lewis — that faith enlivens the eyes. Faith is what actually helps us see. And Lord knows, that’s true in my life.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how much I didn’t see when I was younger. I look back on my early years of parenting and ministry, and I wish I had been more patient, less stressed, more present. I think I was a decent dad — I hope my kids would say so — but I was so tightly wound. I wish I could’ve seen then what I see now. I just didn’t have the maturity yet. I didn’t have the spiritual sight.

And here’s the thing: even today, I know how limited my sight still is. I’m still learning. Still growing. Still asking Jesus, “Lord, let me see again.”

This blind man in the story — he didn’t let anything stop him. People told him to hush, to quit bothering Jesus, to be quiet. But the more they tried to silence him, the louder he shouted:

“Son of David, have mercy on me!”

And Jesus heard him. Jesus always hears a cry for mercy.

Sometimes we wonder if God hears our cries. We pray and pray for our children, or our spouses, or a friend who’s far from God, or a situation that hasn’t changed. And it’s so easy to think, “Is anything even happening? Does God hear me at all?”

But here’s what we forget: we only see the situations that didn’t change the way we hoped. We don’t see what might have happened if we hadn’t been praying.
We don’t see how God could be holding something together in ways we’ll never realize.
We don’t see how our prayers may be keeping someone from going even further into harm.

So keep praying.
Keep calling out.
Keep bringing your needs to Jesus.

Even when you feel like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling…
even when the world says, “Stop bothering God”…
even when you’re tired…

Keep praying.

Because Jesus hears.
Jesus helps.
And Jesus heals — not only bodies, but hearts, minds, families, souls, and yes, even our sight.

That blind beggar walked away seeing clearly — and he followed Jesus, glorifying God. And that same grace is offered to us today. Jesus wants to help us see: see His presence, see His goodness, see what truly matters.

So my prayer for us today is simple:
“Lord, give us eyes to see.
Give us ears to hear.
Give us hearts that understand.
And give us hands ready to serve wherever You call.”

Thanks for being with me today. Have a great rest of your day, and may God give you the grace to truly see.