Daily Reflection – 12/5/2025
Sacred Scripture
And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed [him], crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!” When he entered the house, the blind men approached him and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they said to him. Then he touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread word of him through all that land. (Matthew 9:27-31)
Reflection
In Matthew 9:27-31, we encounter two blind men who cry out to Jesus, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” Their plea is simple yet profound, rooted in a recognition of who Jesus is and what He can do. But before granting their request, Jesus asks them a pivotal question: “Do you believe that I can do this?” Their response, “Yes, Lord,” is a declaration of faith that unlocks the miracle they so desperately need.
This moment is a powerful reminder that faith is not just about acknowledging God’s existence but about trusting in His power and submitting to His will. Faith, as Scripture teaches, is a gift from God, but it requires our active participation. It must be intertwined with trust—a willingness to step out in belief, even when the outcome is uncertain. The blind men’s faith was tested and strengthened as they approached Jesus with hope and confidence. Their healing was not just physical but spiritual, as they were brought into the light of God’s kingdom.
The question Jesus posed to them—“Do you believe that I can do this?”—is one He asks each of us. It’s a question that cuts to the heart of our relationship with God. Do we truly believe in His power to transform our lives? Do we trust Him enough to surrender our fears, doubts, and self-reliance? Faith requires action. It’s not something we can fully grasp by standing still or waiting for proof. As the reflection notes, “We have to step out in faith to know faith.” This is not a paradox but a truth that challenges us to move beyond our comfort zones and into the arms of a loving God.
Blindness, in this passage, is both literal and symbolic. While Jesus restores the physical sight of these men, He also addresses a deeper blindness—the inability to see and trust in God’s power and mercy. Many of us struggle with spiritual blind spots. Perhaps we are too self-sufficient, believing we can navigate life on our own. Or maybe we hesitate to trust God fully, waiting for tangible proof before we commit. These blind spots keep us from experiencing the fullness of God’s love and the freedom He offers.
Jesus’ mission was, and still is, to heal the blind—not just those who cannot see with their eyes but those who cannot see with their hearts. When we allow Him to guide us, we are led out of darkness and into the light of His truth. Like the two blind men, we are invited to encounter God’s love in a transformative way. This requires humility, dependence, and a willingness to say, “Yes, Lord.”
God’s desire is to change and transform our lives, to set us free as His beloved children. He calls us to live with confident expectation, trusting that He will fulfill His promises and bring us into the fullness of His kingdom—a kingdom marked by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17). Let us examine our hearts for any blind spots that hinder our faith and respond to Jesus’ question with the same boldness: “Yes, Lord, I believe.”
Prayer of The Day
“Lord, help me to draw near to you with confidence and trust in your saving power and mercy. Free me from doubt and unbelief that I may approach you confidently and pray boldly with expectant faith. Let your kingdom come and may your will be done in me.”
Daily Note
Reaching out to Jesus and following him is not about physical sight alone. It is also about hope and faith.
Advent is about hope and faith in the Messiah’s coming and action among us. We must not lose hope in Jesus entering into our world and into our lives. Like the two blind men we have to trust that we are not waiting in vain.
