Yes, Lord

As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’ When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, ‘Do you believe that I am able to do this?’ They said to him, ‘Yes, Lord.’ Then he touched their eyes and said, ‘According to your faith let it be done to you.’ And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly ordered them, ‘See that no one knows of this.’ But they went away and spread the news about him throughout that district. After they had gone away, a demoniac who was mute was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the one who had been mute spoke; and the crowds were amazed and said, ‘Never has anything like this been seen in Israel.’ But the Pharisees said, ‘By the ruler of the demons he casts out the demons.’ Matthew 9:27-34

I remember the first time I got glasses when I was in college. I thought I was seeing clearly until I put my new glasses on and realized how much clearer I could see. I have never suffered blindness but imagine the world is a very different place for folks who cannot see. I am also aware, despite the fact that I can see, like most humans, I see what I want to see and overlook so much. It takes faith to sat, "yes, Lord" and to accept the truth we see around us. We often want to be blind to the needs of others. It takes real courage to have our eyes opened to the needs around us.

Precious Creator, you touched blind eyes

you healed bleeding women and sick children

you gave new strength to those paralyzed

and sat at table with the outcasts and rejected.

We often look away from pain and crisis

we do not want to see the agony around us

we like to only see what gives us comfort

and refuse to share comfort with those in need.

Touch our eyes so that we might truly see

touch our hearts so compassion might rule

touch our lives with your generous spirit

so we might truly see and truly respond now. Amen.