Answered Prayer
Matthew 20:29-34 As
Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. 30
Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was
going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 31 The crowd
rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord,
Son of David, have mercy on us!” 32 Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you
want me to do for you?” he asked. 33 “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.”
34 Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they
received their sight and followed him.
JESUS is on His way to Jerusalem to the final week of His
earthly life. Many people are with him, and they’re anxious, hopeful and
fearful. Jesus is fixed on his purpose.
Then comes the
cry, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
Who calls? Why they are the two blind
beggars. And they call out, “Son of David.” Why would they say that?
They do so because
it is true. The Jews know the Messiah will come from the family of David. The
men’s cry is a profession of faith that the Messiah has come. They have heard
the news of Jesus. Perhaps they have heard him teach. Thus, as Jesus walks by their
begging place, the prayer of faith goes up to Jesus.
We have seen how
many learned men and even Jesus’ disciples have been blind to Jesus’ true
identity. But these blind men clearly saw that the Son of David had come to His
people. They pray in faith for their sight.
What do you need?
Cry out to Jesus. He knows your needs. He wants to hear your faith.
LIFE Link: The cry of the faithful falls fully on Jesus’
ears.
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