N.T.#240 "Are We Blind?"
Feb. 7, 2024
Matthew 20-Part 6
... Have mercy on us, O Lord, Thou son of David. (verse 30b)
LET IT GLOW
Who are we serving? Is it a spouse, a child, a friend, an employee, a beggar?
Jesus and His disciples left Jericho on their way to Jerusalem, the final trip together. Along their way, they encountered two blind men who were sitting by the way side. Jesus was passing by them. Then the two were rebuked by the crowd, they yelled louder.
What were the two blind men saying?
- They made a true confession of faith. They believed Jesus was the Son of David, the long-awaited Messiah. Obviously, they knew enough of the prophecies concerning the Messiah to recognize Jesus as the One.
- They called Jesus "Lord," which acknowledged His sovereignty.
- They asked for mercy, admitting their unworthiness, their miserable condition in this fallen world, and Jesus had the ability to relieve them of their suffering.
LET IT GROW
What will ye that I shall do unto you? (verse 32)
What a simple confession-the blind men wanted to see. (verse 33)
How did Jesus respond? He was moved with compassion. (verse 34) He touched the eyes of the blind and they saw Him. Jesus' deep love fueled His desire for service. One moment they saw darkness and the next moment they were looking into Jesus eyes. What a Savior! It does not matter if we are poor, lonely, undone. Jesus can meet our needs.
When Jesus touched the eyes of the two blind men, immediately they received sight. (verse 34)
Are we willing to serve others today with the love of Jesus?
Do others keep us from hearing from Jesus?
Are we seeing with our eyes the needs of others? Or are we expecting to be served?
LET IT GO
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see You high and lifted up, and rightfully adorned.
Praise to the Father, the Spirit, and the Son.
Show us our need for You, Jesus.
Consume us.
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