How can we encourage others to seek Jesus like the blind men did? Seeing the Scene “Jesus stopped and called them. ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’ ‘Lord,’ they said, ‘let our eyes be opened.’ Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him.” Two blind men sit by the Jericho road. When they sense Jesus passing, they refuse to be silenced. Their single request—“let our eyes be opened”—becomes a model cry for everyone still blind to the Savior. Traits Worth Imitating • Urgent awareness of need • Unashamed, loud appeal: “Lord, have mercy on us!” (v. 30) • Determined persistence despite opposition (v. 31) • Clear, specific faith-filled request (v. 33) • Immediate obedience: they “followed Him” (v. 34) Practical Ways to Encourage Others to Seek Jesus 1. Share your own “blind-to-sight” testimony – Psalm 66:16: “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for my soul.” – Personal stories make the abstract concrete; they mirror what Jesus did for the two men. 2. Spotlight His compassion, not merely His power – Matthew 20:34 shows Jesus “moved with compassion.” – Emphasizing His heart assures people He welcomes their cry. 3. Remove the crowd-noise barriers – The crowd tried to hush the men (v. 31). – We silence modern crowds—skepticism, busyness, misinformation—by clearing space for Scripture and honest conversation. 4. Invite specific, faith-filled prayer – Encourage friends to articulate their need: “What do you want Jesus to do for you?” – Hebrews 4:16: “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” 5. Open the Bible together – Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” – Start with eye-opening passages: John 9; Isaiah 53; Luke 15. 6. Model persistence in intercession – Luke 18:1: “They should always pray and not give up.” – Keep bringing names before the Lord even when response seems delayed. 7. Celebrate every step toward the Light – Small moves—attending a study, asking a question—deserve encouragement (Philippians 1:6). Scriptural Motivations to Share • 2 Corinthians 4:6 — God “made His light shine in our hearts.” If He lit our darkness, we naturally point others to the same dawn. • Isaiah 55:6 — “Seek the LORD while He may be found.” Time matters; today’s invitation is urgent. • 1 Peter 3:15 — “Always be prepared to give an answer… with gentleness and respect.” Warnings Against Hindrance • Never trivialize someone’s need; blindness is serious. • Avoid portraying Jesus as a mere problem-solver; He is Lord to be followed (v. 34). • Refuse to let personal discomfort silence you—remember the crowd’s mistake. Next Steps • Identify one person still spiritually blind. • Pray daily for an opening. • Share one Scripture this week that highlights Jesus’ compassion. • Invite them to call on Him with the simple, sincere request: “Lord, let my eyes be opened.” |
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