the peace of the blind man

the peace of the blind man

as Jesus healed him

angelic, reverent

no fear, no hesitation

a moment of grace

touched by Jesus

his body bowed

in supplication

receiving this gift

far more than sight.        

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July 1, 2014

the peace of the blind man

Matthew 18:3 (NRSV)

Cover art interpretation

“Christ Healing a Blind Man”

artist: Sadao Watanabe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadao_Watanabe_(artist)

http://www.japanprintart.com/artist_collection.cfm?artist_lname=Watanabe&artist_fname=Sadao

interpretation

http://devotional.upperroom.org/issues/jul-aug2014/cover_art

by Mona Bagaso Cave

https://www.facebook.com/mona.bagasao.7

Upper Room Daily Devotional

for July and August 2014

http://devotional.upperroom.org/issues/July-Aug%202014

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