Blind Faith

I have always been mesmerized by Jesus' healing of the blind.  Jesus healed many people with different diseases, demons, etc. and none were greater than any other but opening the eyes of the blind resonates with me.  Each time, he healed a physical ailment but also a spiritual sickness.  As I've grown in my walk with God I begin to understand we walk around blindly when we are not in fellowship with God.

In John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.  Once we understand that Jesus is the ONLY way to God.  As a child of God, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior.  That began a journey of spiritual growth that will continue until I die or Jesus comes.

John 9:39 Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” 

2 Corinthians 5:7 says for we walk by faith, not by sight—  In this world we can't rely on what we see. 
We can be easily deceived by the satan's schemes.  We must have faith in Jesus Christ to walk with us through this life and into eternity.

I have one illustration that I learned as a young child that just stuck with me.  If you have ever been camping deep in the woods you know how pitch black it will get after sunset.  In order to get around you must carry a flashlight or lantern.  As you use the flashlight/latern it only lights the path directly in front of you.  Our eyes only need to be focused on the area that encompasses the light; it will keep us safe and give us direction.  For us, Jesus is that light.  He will guide our every step and keep us safe but we must be willing to daily surrender to His authority not our own.  Psalm 119:105 says, Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
 
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  Hebrews 11:1

Proverbs 16:3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.