They were determined to get his attention. Nothing would
dissuade them. When people tried to silence them, they cried out all the more.
Their pleading cut through the cacophony of the crowd and caught the ear of
Jesus. He stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, let
our eyes be opened.” With pity the Savior goes to them and, touching their
eyes, grants their request. Now seeing, they follow him.
This takes place on Palm Sunday and given the context of this miracle, it
is meant to demonstrate more than the power of Jesus to heal. It’s, rather, a
living parable teaching the dangers of spiritual blindness. Everyone else
around these two beggars was able to see Jesus, but they alone perceived who he
was.
This is the great need of fallen humanity; to see Jesus for
who he is. Blinded by agenda, pride, ignorance, or some other impairment from a
long list of spiritual disabilities, people read or hear of him but are unable
to process what is actually before them. Such blindness is not benign. It has
eternal consequences. This Easter season, when the mercy, grace, and love of
God are on display, call to Jesus with your own petition, “Lord, let my eyes be
opened.” Perhaps, in pity, he will stop and grant your request.
