[The disciples] understood none of these things [Jesus was saying]. The meaning of the saying was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said. (Luke 18:34)
[Jesus] asked [the blind man], “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Lord,” he said, “I want to see.” (40-41)
Jesus, how often am I like the disciples? You want to say something to me that’s important, that I need to hear. And yet the meaning of your words are hidden from me and I don’t grasp what you’re trying to say to me.
Jesus, I don’t want to be blind. I want to see. Open the eyes of my heart so that I can grasp what you’re trying to tell me.
Remove anything in my heart that would prevent me from understanding and receiving what you want to say to me.
Remove the pride of the Pharisee in me.
Remove the unwillingness of the ruler in me to surrender all to you.
Lord, there is joy in surrender. There is joy in following you. The blind man discovered that.
Let me discover that joy too.
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