Daily Devo | Who Is Jesus to You? (New Testament in a Year, Mark 8:22–38)

Jesus heals a blind man, but only partially at first. Why? Shortly after, Peter confesses that Jesus is the Messiah, yet he rebukes Jesus when Jesus explains what it means to be the Messiah. In particular, Jesus lays out the necessity of his impending crucifixion. Peter thus reveals that he can see, but only partially, just like the blind man who needed further healing. Jesus also seeks to restore our vision fully, to see that the cross, to lay down one's life in love, is not the end of life but the path to a full life, now and for eternity.

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For Reflection:

- What might the two-stage healing teach about spiritual growth and understanding?

- Where do you see partial understanding in your own walk with Christ?

- Why do you think that Peter was resistant to the idea of a suffering Messiah?

- Jesus invites you to lay down your life and take up your cross? In concrete terms, what might that mean for you?

- Prayer: Jesus, open my eyes more fully to who you are and give me the courage to follow where you lead.