Now I See

"Jesus said, "For judgement I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind""- John 9:39 (NIV).

Jesus does not blind unbelievers; the world does. "The god of this age [the world] has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the Gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God" (2 Corinthians 4:4 ). This pertains to spiritual blindness, not physical blindness. Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder were both blind, both gifted pianists. They had to listen intently to music in order to become so accomplished. Theirs was physical blindness; similarly, spiritual blindness depends on who you're listening to: the Lord Jesus or the world. It's not hard to hear the world, is it? You're swimming in it; how could you not hear it? Where can you listen to Jesus? In the "light of the gospel." That's where the glory of Christ is displayed. Let the spiritually blind pick up the Holy Bible and then they will see. It took years for Ray and Stevie to perfect their gifts. Don't think one perusal of the Good Book will suffice. As time goes by, and your Bible collects dust, even the most ardent believer can slip into spiritual blindness, because the world never stops talking to you. Pick up your Bible, dive deep and listen; make your time with the Lord the desire of your heart and you will both see and hear wondrous things.