You know that moment when you agree to something and then regret it after it happens? That was me yesterday when the eye doctor asked if I wanted to have my eyes dilated. Its a process where the pupils are opened so that the doctor can see into your brain apparently.
Here is a link to the Mayo Clinic if you want the whole scoop about it (I'm not going attempt to explain it). It had been four years since my last checkup and I was out of contacts. I had stretched a two-year supply into four years and I was down to my last pair. Needless to say I needed an eye exam. The drops when in and the exam occurred and I was dismissed. And that's it, right? Ooooooh No! That was only the beginning.
After I put my contacts back in (they had been out for the exam) I noticed that my vision was still impaired. Not far away, but close up. I had gone from nearsighted to farsighted. I couldn't see to read or text my wife that I was coming home. What was clear only a few moments before, was as blurry as...(do you ever get stuck in an analogy and can't get out?) Anyway, I could still see to drive home, but anything within a foot was impossible to make out. And on top of that was the best part (best meaning worst): the sun was sitting on top of my eyeball, burning my retinas. My sunglasses barely helped keep the light from searing my soul!
It took about 4 hours for the effects of the dilation drops to wear off. I am now back to normal, visually speaking. I can look outside without the surface of the sun staring back at me. What a relief!
But what if I were really blind? I take for granted that I can see, albeit with the aid of contacts. The story of the blind man that Jesus healed on the Sabbath came to mind while I was "suffering" through my condition. You can read the whole story here but I want to focus on John 9 verse 25 that says," He answered and said, “Whether He is a sinner or not I do not know. One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.”'
This is a man born blind and was healed by Jesus. Physically healed of his blindness. What a testimony of the power of God to heal a man who had never seen!
Jesus can also heal us of our spiritual blindness. If you re-read the account in John 9 you will see that the Pharisees were spiritually blind to why Jesus had come: to save sinners. It wasn't about breaking a rule. We are all blind until Jesus opens our "eyes" to our sin and need for repentance. My prayer is that you would know the power that God has to overcome your sin. If you have a moment you can read my my story of salvation. Please don't miss an opportunity to discover who Jesus is and why He came to earth.
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