“Jesus and the disciples came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man, and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?”
Excerpt, Gospel Reading, Wednesday 19th February 2025 – MARK 8:22-26.
So, today’s teaching underscores yet again the need to have and maintain cordial interpersonal relationships.
If one has a form of disability and they depend on others for their sustenance, it is foolhardy for such a person to be a harsh and difficult person to be with.
Just assuming the blind man in today’s teaching were some kind of a toughie, is it very likely that he would have had people who will graciously agree to lead him to Christ?
Assuming again, that this blind was very wealthy, however, he was also a bad and difficult person, despite his money, wouldn’t people be weary of wanting to associate with him?
Funny enough, thinking about this, who among us doesn’t have one form of disability or the other?
Since no man is an island, do we not all have one need or another that we require each other for something?
Even with all our wealth, once we are blind, we yet need someone who will hold us by the hand.
One who has a very expensive car, but the tempo of work or the exigencies of life make it inconvenient to drive that car and they require a driver, as far as that aspect of their is concerned, they are disabled (blind) and they need someone (a driver) to hold them by the hand. We must treat that driver well.
My dear friend, having and maintaining a cordial interpersonal relationship with each other is worth very much more than having all the money in the world.
Have a fantastic day folks.
#Blessed_Carlo_Acutis! #Pray_for_us!
– Akase F. Agabo
19th Feb. 2025.