Luke 18, Part 6

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Observation: A blind beggar hears a commotion and asks what's going on. He's told Jesus of Nazareth is passing, and the blind man begins calling out to Him, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Even as the crowd orders him to be quiet, he screams out even louder. Jesus has him brought over and asks what he wants, to which the man replies that he wants his sight. Jesus tells him his faith hs saved him, and he regains his sight, following Jesus and praising God.

Application: How different from the rich man who had everything but was spiritually blind (Luke 16:19-31)! This beggar did not have to see Jesus to recognize who He was. We also can see Jesus work in our lives without having to physically see Him. What healed this man was his faith (v.42); he believed without seeing. That is the faith we are called to have (Hebrews 11:1).

Prayer: Father, I know that faith is a fruit of the Holy Spirit which He imparts in us when we receive His baptism. It's what helps me to believe even when I don't see. But keeping in Your Word also strengthens my faith; it reminds me of all You've done and all You promise to do. May my faith grow each day as I seek to know You more. In Christ Jesus, Amen.