While I was working on my previous blog “Do you see what I see?” I heard a message titled “What do you see?” that caused excitement, curiosity, and expectation.

I see that it is okay to tell the Lord that my vision is not clear yet and that He needs to touch me again.  Pastor said, Jesus will not be offended or feel bad for himself that he did not do it at the first attempt.  He knows exactly what he is doing.  His ways are wonderful, his processes are perfect, and he will accomplish what he wants.  My spiritual sight is being restored gradually and my outlook is changing.  God is faithful to give me full sight even if it takes multiple times. 

(Summary of the message by Pastor Alex – April 21, 2012)

“What Do You See?”

 Mark 8:22-26,  The Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida is recorded only in the gospel of Mark. Healing was done in stages and it was the only time Jesus spat directly on the man’s eye.

a) He took the man by the hand (cares for us)

b) He spat on his eyes (touches us tangibly)

c) He asked him, do you see anything? (partners with us)

d) He touched him a second time (will not give up on us)

Why did Jesus heal this man in stages?

1. God’s dealings are diverse

2. He deals with us according to our need

3.The duration of healing is different, sometimes instant or gradual

4. Our spiritual vision is often imperfect

5. Be honest with God about our spiritual life

Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes.  Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly (Mark 8:25).

Lot saw the earthly possession but Abraham’s outlook was heavenly (Gen 13:10, Heb 11:13-19)

Joseph ran away from the pleasures (from Pharoh’s wife) of Egypt (Gen 50:20)

Moses’ looked at the position differently and identified with the slaves (Heb 11:23-26)

The spies saw the problems but Joshua and Caleb saw the promise (Numbers 13)

Ephesians 1:18,  I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he as called you.