In what ways can we show faith like the blind men in our lives? The Story at a Glance Matthew 9:27: “As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’” Key Marks of the Blind Men’s Faith • Determined pursuit—“followed Him.” Obstacles did not deter them (Luke 18:1). • Vocal confession—calling Jesus “Son of David” affirmed Him as the promised Messiah (Isaiah 11:1; Romans 10:9–10). • Humble plea—“Have mercy on us.” They relied wholly on grace, echoing Psalm 51:1. • Persistent expectation—they kept crying out until Jesus answered (Luke 18:38–39). • Spiritual sight—they believed before they could see, living 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Daily Ways to Mirror Their Faith 1. Actively pursue Jesus: prioritize time in His Word and presence (Jeremiah 29:13). 2. Confess His Lordship: speak of Christ openly at home, work, and community (Matthew 10:32). 3. Pray for mercy, not entitlement: approach God with dependence, trusting Hebrews 4:16. 4. Persist when answers delay: keep knocking (Matthew 7:7–8) and refuse to lose heart. 5. Rely on Scripture over circumstances: anchor decisions in God’s promises (Psalm 119:105). 6. Celebrate fulfilled mercy: share testimonies of His faithfulness, reinforcing Revelation 12:11. Encouraging Promises for the Faithful • Hebrews 11:6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • James 1:6: “But he must ask in faith, without doubting.” • Psalm 34:5: “Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Living It Out Today • Start each morning reading and meditating on a Gospel passage. • Throughout the day, verbally acknowledge Christ in conversations. • When faced with need, pray first, “Lord, have mercy,” before plotting solutions. • Keep a journal of prayers and God’s answers to build perseverance. • Use your testimony of God’s mercy to encourage someone who cannot yet “see.” |
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