He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. — John 9:25 KJV
He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” — John 9:25 NIV
Reflection on Verse for Today
When you look back on your spiritual journey, what do you see?
This bible verse recounts the story of Jesus healing a man born blind. This was an extraordinary event, shaking the foundations of religious and societal norms of that day. When confronted by religious authorities who were skeptical and even accusatory, the man couldn’t give them theological arguments or deep insights into Jesus’ nature. All he could say was, “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”
Some of us even before encountering Christ were BLIND in various ways and maybe caught in patterns of sin, burdened by guilt and shame, or lost in despair. But after encountering Christ, our SIGHT changed.
In spiritual terms, this sight is not just about recognizing the Presence of God… but also understanding His love, mercy, and purpose f0r us. Like the blind man, we might not have all the answers. We might not be able to debate theological points or explain the mysteries of God’s nature, but we can point to a transformation that has occurred within us.
The man born blind didn’t need to know all the theological implications of his healing to share his experience. Similarly, we don’t need to be theologians to share the love and grace we’ve experienced through Jesus Christ. Our testimony may have its most profound impact when we simply, and humbly, share what we’ve personally experienced: “I was blind but now I see.”
This scripture invites us to reflect deeply on our before-and-after experience with Jesus. It calls us to continually examine our “sight,” our perception of ourselves and the world around us, to ensure it is being shaped by our relationship with Christ. Are we still able to say, “I was blind, but now I see”? If not, it may be an indication that we need to re-center our lives around Christ, to once again experience the transformational healing that only He can provide.
Moreover, this verse serves as a challenge for us today to share what we “see” with the world around us. The blind man’s experience created a ripple effect, touching the lives of those who heard his story. Are we willing to share our own experiences, no matter how simple, to bring light to a world still groping in darkness?
So the question remains… “What do you see when you look at your spiritual journey? The answer to this question may just be the most powerful testimony you can give.