He called out, “Jesus, Son
of David, have mercy on me!”
Those who led the way
rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of
David, have mercy on me!” Luke 18.38, 39
The blind man recognised Jesus
to be the Son of David, the Messiah. And he engaged in persistent
acknowledgement. Jesus responded in the most positive way with that wonderful
question, “What do you want me to do for you?”
The man wanted to receive his
sight. Jesus granted this because of the faith the man had demonstrated.
I see here the simplicity of
faith. The man believed – and that was that! He did not struggle with
unnecessary theological issues. He was neither cowed nor influenced by the
religious authorities of the day. He received Jesus in simple faith. And it was
a strong faith. He knew that this
was the Son of David, the Messiah. He was determined to declare his belief, and
would not be silenced by anyone, whether they thought differently to him or
even as he thought.
His clear declaration brought the
sweetest consequence – to be asked by his Lord, “What do you want me to do for
you?”
Holy Jesus,
I rejoice at the conviction of this man. I admire his faith and I pray
that my own faith might be equally strong and enduring.
When told to be quiet, he declared Your glory all the more. Hallelujah!
How wonderful! May this be the way with me. Let me know that calm but deep
assurance that You are my Saviour and my Lord, my everything. May my faith give
me the boldness to shout out Your praise, in defiance of any and all
opposition.
The man knew who You were and also knew You. May this be so for me. I
thank You and praise You in wonder and adoration. Amen.
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