(Luke 18:35-43 NKJV) Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. {36} And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. {37} So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. {38} And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” {39} Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” {40} So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, {41} saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.” {42} Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” {43} And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
I absolutely love this group of verses!
As the blind man became aware that Jesus was approaching, he determined that he would call out to Jesus and seek to be healed. Those around him tried to hush him up and stop him from calling out to Jesus, but this made him even more determined, so he yelled even louder!
Ultimately, Jesus heard him and healed his eyes, restoring his sight.
What if we were that blind man? Would we have kept calling to Jesus until He heard us, or would we have given up and gone home, still blind and disappointed?
How much do you want Jesus? What do you need Him to do for you? Do you want it badly enough to truly go after it?
It’s easy to say you want something, but it’s another story to actually go after it.
I dare you to pursue Jesus with the determination that the blind man had.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
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