For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not

might see; and they which see might be made blind. (John 9:39)

This chapter is all about the differences and similarities between spiritual and physical blindness. It begins with Jesus restoring sight to a man who was born blind. And, obviously, it started a great debate brought on by those who refused to believe.

It is in answer to that unbelief that this entire chapter is written. So, let's talk about being blind from birth and reborn with sight. Like this man, the Bible says we ALL were born corrupted by spiritual blindness. And, our blindness continued until we experienced the rebirth of our spirits into the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Prior to that rebirth, we could not begin to "see" the light of truth. When we first behold that light, we are overjoyed and overwhelmed by it. And, as we walk in the light (a daily choice) we gain new insight into the nature of God and His kingdom. The one who helps us do that is the Holy Ghost. Picture one of the duties of the Holy Ghost as supplying prescription eyeglasses for your spiritual heart.

That is what Jesus meant by His words in verse 39. His great light blinds those who refuse to believe in Him, until their blindness is made complete. And, His light illuminates great eternal truth for those who choose, by faith, to believe He is who He says He is. That tiny beginning faith, which we all demonstrated at the moment of our salvation, grows and grows until we are able to view all worldly circumstances with eternal sight. And, through those who will believe and choose to see the truth, Jesus IS now in the world. WE are His light in the world today (Verse 5). We are the ones to lead the blind away from the ditch (Matthew 15:14), even while the "leaders of the blind," seek to lead them into it.