But Now I See

This powerful exploration of John chapter 9 reveals how Jesus fundamentally rearranges our priorities and challenges our comfortable assumptions about faith. The story of the man born blind becomes a profound meditation on what it truly means to see - not just physically, but spiritually. We discover that Jesus rejects the theology of karma and retribution, refusing to play the blame game that the disciples initiate. Instead, He creates something entirely new, mixing chaos and creation into mud that transforms a life forever. The passage invites us into uncomfortable territory: faith isn't about having all the answers or following all the rules perfectly. It's about remaining curious, open, and willing to admit we don't have it all figured out. The formerly blind man becomes the most perceptive character in the story precisely because he maintains his wonder and wit, while the educated Pharisees remain trapped in their own certainty. As we journey through Lent toward resurrection, we're challenged to examine whether we're clinging to power and prerogatives or seeking truth and grace. The backdrop of every salvation story is change - that moment when Jesus puts mud on our eyes and calls us from darkness into His glorious light.