Want to see clearly?

The texts from the Roman Catholic Lectionary today present a challenge to those who know a relationship with the Divine to seek an even deeper vision and action for their lives. The first letter of Peter exhorts the believer to live a visibly honourable life which will encourage those who witness your life to give praise to God. Mark relates the story of blind Bartimaeus who seeks improved vision from Jesus. His quest requires persistence and we are told that the first level of increased wisdom about God, physical vision, is restored. Does he seek the deeper vision and wisdom that being close to the Divine offers?