Hope

Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging.  And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 
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!” 
So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 
He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.” 
Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Luke 18:35-43

If there is one thing this passage screams it is hope. Put yourself in the position of the blind man, perhaps you already feel this way today. No hope. Blind. Looked down on. People telling you to be quiet. 

Jesus hears your cry! He wants to heal you of your burdens. Come to me and find rest, Jesus says. Begin to cry out to Him, and see if He doesn't move your circumstances. Have faith though. His ways are not our ways. Have patience for His timing. The bible says that a man without faith is a like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

We see Jesus commands the man to be brought near. Jesus asks what the man wants Him to do for him. 'Lord, that I may receive my sight.' What happens next is very interesting. Jesus tells the man to receive his sight, because his faith has made him well. The man believed! Jesus says 'your faith has made you well.' (emphasis mine) Jesus takes no claim for the miracle. Wow. 

Read the last verse again. When Jesus gives us a new hope, the people praise God. Let us use our hope from Him to help others. All glory to God in every situation! All praise belongs to You Abba.

 

Keep believing for your miracle!

Amen.