March 02, 2026 | Be Connected
Jesus Heals a Man Blind from Birth
Scripture: John 9:1-12(NIV)
1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4 As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. 5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
6 After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. 7 “Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” (this word means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.
8 His neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging asked, “Isn’t this the same man who used to sit and beg?” 9 Some claimed that he was.
Others said, “No, he only looks like him.”
But he himself insisted, “I am the man.”
10 “How then were your eyes opened?” they asked.
11 He replied, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed, and then I could see.”
12 “Where is this man?” they asked him.
“I don’t know,” he said.
Devotional
We have lived with a loved one that doesn’t have the same abilities that most of us possess. At more than one time, we have had someone ask to come and pray over her for healing. If Jesus can heal a man blind from birth, wouldn’t he “cure” her? Jesus could make her walk. How strong is our faith in Christ?
What we’ve learned, over the years, is that our eyes have been opened. Christ has given us light. Even though she doesn’t have the same abilities as you and I, God has gifted her with different abilities that bless all of us. The light that God has given her is precious and powerful.
We’ve learned that politics, race and ethnicity don’t exist in her life. She holds no prejudice. She loves people for who they are. We’ve seen people’s lives changed because they know her. We’ve seen many friends, from early in her life, grow up to follow careers in special education. We seen people tackle opportunities in church because she’s inspired them.
When our church history booklet was published, there was a picture of grade-school kids leaning on her wheelchair tray. They didn’t see a disabled friend, they only saw a friend.
The gift that she shares with us is Agape love. She helps each of us see the unbridled love that Jesus Christ shares with us and that he proved with his ultimate sacrifice of death overcome by resurrection. God, help us to love like you love us. Thank you for your light in our lives. Amen
