A Blind Man Receives His Sight

³⁵ Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. ³⁶ And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. ³⁷ So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. ³⁸ And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

³⁹ Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

⁴⁰ So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, ⁴¹ saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.”

⁴² Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” ⁴³ And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. Luke 18:35 – 43

The story of the blind man and his faith in Jesus Christ is an excellent example of our Savior’s faithfulness when we exercise our faith in Him. So often I think we get into a “rut” either by an error on our part of just life in general and we don’t feel like God can help us. Friend, I’ve got news for you, Jesus Christ didn’t come to answer the call of a few. He is available for every need, big or small.

I can just imagine this blind man and how he heard about Jesus. Not able to see Jesus for himself, all he had to go on was what he heard and his belief that Jesus could restore his sight. Through his calling out to Jesus, his faith proved the fact that Jesus will respond when we call.

What’s your need today? Maybe it’s a financial burden that has no end in sight, your marriage is falling apart and the love no longer holds it together or health issues have taken the wind from your sails. Call upon Jesus Christ with the faith of a mustard seed and see what He can do when you trust in Him. He has the power to change every circumstance. Won’t you exercise your faith and trust that He will supply all your needs when you call on Him. God bless!