Today's Reflections
The Healing of the Blind Beggar
Lk 18:35-43
35As [Jesus] approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, 36and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. 37They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” 39The
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!”
40Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, 41“What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” 42Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” 43He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
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?
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