Could See, But Now I'm Blind

The journey of faith and spiritual understanding often resembles a rollercoaster rather than a straight line. Just as the disciples struggled to understand Jesus's power even after witnessing multiple miracles, believers today experience similar patterns of comprehension and confusion. This cycle of understanding and doubt isn't a sign of failure but rather a normal part of spiritual growth.

Jesus warned about the 'leaven of the Pharisees' - a metaphor for unbelief that can gradually influence our thinking. This type of unbelief isn't about doubting God's existence but rather questioning His character and promises despite previous experiences of His faithfulness. Understanding and belief are interconnected, with spiritual vision often developing gradually through God's repeated touch in our lives. While saving faith occurs in an instant, growing in understanding typically happens in stages unique to each individual's journey.

This pattern of spiritual growth often includes clear vision followed by confusion, strong faith followed by doubt, and understanding followed by questions. Rather than trying to manufacture understanding or belief independently, growth comes through seeking God's guidance through prayer, Bible study, and honest conversations with other believers about doubts and questions.