31.03.25 Luke 18:31-43

Prepare

Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us! Heal our wounds, give us sight, and gift us with faith in you afresh.

Read

Luke 18:31-42

Reflect

Have you ever struggled to understand quite what the Ikea instructions are asking of you? I’ve had to pause multiple times in the construction process realising I’ve mad back to front desks, wobbly office chairs, or misaligned wardrobes. Maybe you’ve experience the same light bulb moment realising the instructions were upside-down, you had the screw 846a instead of screw 846b, or the piece with 72 holes instead of the piece with 71 holes.

In this passage, Jesus tells His disciples exactly what is about to happen—His suffering, death, and resurrection. But they don’t understand. The truth is right in front of them, yet they cannot grasp it. Then, in the very next scene, a blind man sits by the roadside, calling out to Jesus. He physically cannot see, yet he recognises Jesus for who He is—the "Son of David," the Messiah. When Jesus asks what he wants, his answer is simple: "Lord, I want to see."

Spiritual blindness is not always as obvious as physical blindness. We can go through life thinking we understand, yet missing what Jesus is showing us. The blind man’s healing reminds us that seeing clearly begins with asking. "Lord, I want to see." What if that became our daily prayer?

Be

Sit quietly and imagine Jesus standing before you, asking, "What do you want me to do for you?"

Pray:
"Lord, I want to see.
Show me where I am blind to Your truth,
where I resist what You are teaching me,
where I need to trust You more."

Become

Ask Jesus to reveal areas in your life where you need greater spiritual sight.
Pray:
"Jesus, remove the scales from my eyes.
Help me to recognise where I am walking in my own wisdom instead of Yours.
Teach me to see You at work around me."

Do

Pray for someone you know who is struggling to see God’s truth. Ask that their eyes would be opened to His love, His power, and His grace.

Practice

Today, pay attention to where God might be opening your eyes. It could be through Scripture, a conversation, or an unexpected moment of insight. At the end of the day, reflect on what you have seen.