“I Was Blind, But Now I See” ---Messages from the Heart

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“I Was Blind, But Now I See” 

“Amazing Grace” is a timeless hymn, and the line “I was blind, but now I see” always stood out to me growing up. I didn’t fully understand why it struck me so deeply—not until nearly two decades later, when I realized that the lyric wasn’t just poetic. It was personal. It was biblical. And it was my story.

The Blind Man’s Encounter with Jesus — John 9

In John 9, Jesus meets a man who had been blind from birth. Without hesitation, Jesus spits on the ground, makes mud, places it on the man’s eyes, and tells him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man obeys — and comes back seeing.

At that time, many Jews believed that someone born with an illness or disability was suffering because of their parents’ sin. They were so convinced of their own understanding that they couldn’t see the truth standing right in front of them. They questioned the healed man repeatedly, even doubting he had ever been blind until his parents confirmed it.

The man didn’t yet know who Jesus truly was. But he knew one thing with absolute certainty:

“I was blind, but now I see.”

Later, Jesus finds him again and asks, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”

“Who is he, sir? Tell me so that I may believe in him.” Jesus responds, “You have now seen him; in fact, he is the one speaking with you.”

And the man says, “Lord, I believe,” and he worships Him.

Spiritual Blindness Is Real

I’ve never been physically blind, but I have been spiritually blind. Spiritual blindness means you hear truth but cannot see it. You cannot recognize sin for what it is. You cannot grasp the beauty of salvation or understand how deeply you need a Savior.

The Pharisees in John 9 believed they saw everything clearly. They believed they understood God, righteousness, and truth. But Jesus revealed that they were the ones who lacked sight. They were blind to their own sin, blind to their pride, blind to their need for grace.

Encountering Jesus Opens Our Eyes

Every encounter with Jesus reveals more of who He is — and more of who we are. As we walk with Him, we begin to see the world differently. We begin to see sin for what it truly is. We begin to understand why we need Him daily. Jesus lifts us when we fall. He exposes the sin that blinds us. He shows us the way forward. But none of that can happen if we remain in darkness, refusing to acknowledge the sin that keeps us from seeing clearly.

The Truth Sets Us Free

Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Free from bondage. Free from deception. Free from spiritual blindness.

All it takes is one encounter with Jesus. One seed planted. One testimony shared. Your story may be the very thing that helps someone else finally see.

“I Was Blind, But Now I See”

Just like the healed man in John 9, when Jesus opens our eyes, our natural response should be worship. Gratitude. Testimony.

If Jesus has helped you see — tell someone. 

If He has healed you — worship Him.

If He has changed you — share it.

Because someone else may still be blind, waiting for the moment when the light breaks through, and your story could be the spark.

1. Ask the Holy Spirit to Reveal What You Haven’t Been Able to See

This week, invite the Holy Spirit to uncover anything hidden — anything you’ve overlooked, ignored, or simply couldn’t see before. Ask Him to open your spiritual eyes in ways you didn’t even know you needed.

2. Go to God and Surrender What Isn’t Aligned With Him

Today is the day to come before God honestly. Ask Him to pull up anything in your heart, habits, or thinking that isn’t aligned with Him. Ask Him to help you see it clearly so you can release it and place it fully in His hands.

3. Choose One Way to Worship This Week

What is one intentional way you can worship God this week — with your time, your words, your actions, or your obedience? Choose it, commit to it, and offer it to Him with a whole heart.

4. Share Jesus With Someone This Week

Think of one practical way you can share Jesus — a testimony, a prayer, a conversation, an act of kindness, or a seed planted. Then follow through. Let God use your obedience to open someone’s eyes.

5. Pray for Those Who Are Spiritually Blind

Lift up the people in your life who cannot yet see the truth. Pray that their eyes would be opened, their hearts softened, and their spirits awakened to the One who brings sight to the blind.

Lord, 

I pray that I may have eyes to see the sin that is in my life or the temptation that may be hanging around. Please continue to transform my desires and actions so that they honor You. Use me to fulfill Your purpose in the world so that others may have an encounter with you and no longer be spiritually blind. I want my life to bring you glory in all the things I do.

I’m Jesus’s name.

Amen.