In what ways can we strengthen our faith like the blind men? Seeing Beyond Sight: Learning Faith From Two Blind Men Matthew 9:28 — “When He had gone indoors, the blind men approached Him, and Jesus asked, ‘Do you believe that I am able to do this?’ ‘Yes, Lord!’ they answered.” What the Blind Men Did Right • Recognized Jesus’ identity and power before receiving evidence • Persisted in following Him indoors after public cries (v. 27) • Answered His question with an unhesitating “Yes, Lord!”—a clear confession of belief • Placed the outcome entirely in His hands (“that I am able”) Faith-Building Lessons for Us • Acknowledge Jesus’ authority first, miracles second — start every request by declaring who He is • Move toward Him, not merely shout from afar — pursue private, personal communion in prayer and the Word • Respond instantly to Scripture’s questions with trust, not doubt — train the heart to say “Yes, Lord” before seeing results • Leave the “how” to Him — faith rests in His ability, not in our understanding Practical Ways to Strengthen Faith Today 1. Daily confessions of Christ’s power – Speak aloud specific attributes drawn from Scripture (“You are the Resurrection and the Life”). 2. Persist through obstacles – Keep a prayer journal; record petitions until answered, refusing to quit after one attempt. 3. Practice immediate obedience – When the Bible issues a command, act on it within 24 hours (forgiveness, generosity, service). 4. Seek private encounters – Schedule undistracted time indoors (phone off, door closed) to meet the Lord. 5. Focus on His ability, not circumstances – Rehearse testimonies of past deliverance to silence present fears. 6. Use your voice – Pray out loud; spoken faith solidifies inner assurance (Romans 10:10). Scripture Reinforcement • Mark 10:51–52 — Bartimaeus echoes the same “I want to see,” and Jesus credits faith. • Hebrews 11:6 — “Without faith it is impossible to please God…” points back to believing He is able. • James 1:6 — Ask “in faith, without doubting.” • Psalm 34:4 — “I sought the LORD, and He answered me,” stressing pursuit. • 2 Corinthians 5:7 — “We walk by faith, not by sight,” a literal call to live like the blind men. Living It Out Strengthening faith means copying the blind men’s bold steps: see Jesus with the heart before eyes behold results, push through barriers for personal contact, and answer every divine question with an immediate, unwavering “Yes, Lord.” |
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