Have you ever said “yes” to something and instantly regretted it? Sometimes obedience is uncomfortable or costly—but what if the most important “yes” of your life is also the one that hurts the most?

In our spiritual lives, we often experience different levels of vision. Some are blind to God’s ways, living for themselves. Others have partial sight—seeing glimpses of God’s work but still struggling to understand. Then there are moments of clear vision, when we finally see God’s plan with clarity and faith.

The story of Jesus healing the blind man in Mark 8 mirrors this spiritual journey. Jesus led the man away from the crowd, showing that transformation often happens in quiet, personal moments with Him. After the first touch, the man saw “people like trees walking.” Only after Jesus touched him again did he see clearly.

This gradual healing reveals that spiritual clarity doesn’t come instantly—it’s a process of faith, persistence, and deeper encounters with Christ. But vision alone isn’t the goal. Jesus asks each of us, “Who do you say I am?” How we answer defines our relationship with Him.

Peter boldly replied, “You are the Christ,” yet soon after tried to stop Jesus from talking about His suffering. Even with faith, we often want a Savior who fits our comfort, not one who calls us to sacrifice. But Jesus’ call is clear:

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow me.”

True discipleship means:

  • Deny yourself: Surrender your own desires and trust God’s will.

  • Take up your cross: Embrace the cost of following Jesus, even when it’s hard.

  • Follow Him: Obey daily, even without knowing where He’ll lead.

Saying “yes” to Jesus will cost us something, but it’s worth everything. As Romans 8:18 reminds us, “Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

So how’s your spiritual vision today? Are you blind to God’s work, seeing only in part, or beginning to see clearly through daily faith? Wherever you are, Jesus invites you closer—to let Him touch your eyes again and again until you see Him clearly.

Following Jesus may hurt, but it leads to true life and eternal glory. The One who calls you to carry a cross has already carried His for you. And He promises to walk beside you until the day your vision is perfect—when you see Him face to face.

Sam Pharris
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