now think for a moment what it would mean for him to receive the power of sight. his whole world would change. he would no longer be able to live by begging; he would have to learn a trade and go to work. he would no longer have someone handing him food; he would have to get it himself. everything about his life would have to change. when jesus asked him, “what do you want me to do for you?” he could have answered, “bring me a sandwich!” but then, the day he met the son of god would have been exactly the same as every other day. and yet, 