Sight Beyond Sight: Jesus’ Power to Open our Eyes
As Jesus and His disciples were slipping away from the temple grounds, He saw this poor blind beggar. Maybe he was sitting alone, looking troubled and weary. I imagine that he sat under the scorching sun, hoping to catch the eye of those walking to or from the temple. But he hadn't had much success in his venture, so only a few coins were in his bowl. Perhaps he was a picturesque image of the crowd Matthew describes in Matthew 9:36, "... harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." And although John doesn't state it explicitly, Jesus had compassion for him.
