The Man Who Could See

Jesus saw a man who had been blind since birth. His disciples asked whether his difficulty came from something wrong that he or his parents had done.

Jesus rejected that way of blaming them. The man's life should not become an accusation against his family.

Then Jesus came close to help.

He prepared a little mud and put it on the man's eyes. He told him to wash at the pool of Siloam.

The man walked to the pool to wash.

He followed Jesus' instruction and washed. Then he could see.

The man returned able to see.

His neighbors were surprised. Some wondered whether he was the same man they knew. He explained that he was and told them what Jesus had done.

Later, he had to answer many questions. Not everyone wanted to accept the miracle.

But he knew one thing clearly: before, he could not see, and now he could.

Jesus found him again afterward and told him who he was. The man believed in him.

This story reminds us that a disability does not make someone guilty or less loved by God.

We can respect people without trying to explain their difficulties by blaming them.

We can also ask how to help. Some people use a cane, read in another way, or need us to describe what is nearby.

Love listens to those needs and makes room.

Jesus did not forget the man after healing him. He found him again and cared for him. We can care for a friendship after an important moment too.

Jesus cares and helps, and we can share his kindness.