What can we learn from the blind men's cry, "Have mercy on us, Son"? Setting the Scene “Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, ‘Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!’ ” (Matthew 20:30) What Their Cry Reveals about Jesus • Recognition of His Messianic Identity — “Son of David” is an unmistakable title for the promised Messiah (2 Samuel 7:12-16; Isaiah 11:1). — Though physically blind, they saw the truth many sighted people missed (Matthew 21:9). • Confidence in His Power — They believed Jesus could restore sight with a word (Psalm 146:8). — No conditions or negotiations—just absolute trust. What Their Cry Teaches About Prayer • Directness — They spoke plainly: “Have mercy.” No eloquence required (Hebrews 4:16). • Persistence over Opposition — “The crowd admonished them to be silent, but they cried out all the louder” (Matthew 20:31). Genuine faith presses through resistance. • Humility — They did not demand rights; they pleaded for mercy (Luke 18:13). Lessons for Our Faith Walk • Spiritual Sight Begins with Acknowledging Need — Blindness pictures every sinner’s condition (Ephesians 4:18). Admitting helplessness is the first step toward deliverance. • Mercy Is Found in Christ Alone — They aimed their plea at Jesus, not the crowd, not the system. “Salvation is found in no one else” (Acts 4:12). • Faith Draws Jesus Near — “Jesus stopped and called them” (Matthew 20:32). Faith arrests the Savior’s attention. • Our Response Matters — When He asked, “What do you want Me to do for you?” they answered specifically, “Lord, let our eyes be opened” (v. 33). Vague requests reveal vague faith. Application Points • Name Him Rightly: Address Christ as Lord and promised King. • Ask Boldly: Seek mercy for both physical and spiritual needs. • Persist Relentlessly: Ignore voices—internal or external—that bid you be quiet. • Expect Transformation: “Immediately they received their sight and followed Him” (v. 34). True encounters lead to discipleship. Supporting Scriptures • Psalm 34:17: “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them.” • Isaiah 55:6-7: “Seek the LORD while He may be found…He will abundantly pardon.” • Hebrews 7:25: “He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him.” Closing Insight The blind men’s brief plea distills the heart of saving faith: recognize Jesus, confess need, cry for mercy, and follow wherever He leads. |
    |