In John 9, a man born blind is just trying to survive another day of begging when Jesus sees him, stops, and makes him part of a divine demonstration: “I am the light of the world.” With spit and mud, Jesus breaks religious norms, redeems years of shame, and opens eyes—not just physically, but spiritually. As the man’s sight is restored, his understanding of Jesus deepens: from man, to prophet, to Lord.