As Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. There were two blind men who were sitting on the side of the road and when they heard that Jesus was going by they called out to Him to have mercy on them.
The crowd rebuked them to be quiet, but they just shouted even louder for Jesus to have mercy on them.
Jesus stopped and asked them what it is they would like for Him to do for them. They my answered that they would like to have their sight.
Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. They immediately received their sight and followed Him.
What stands out to me when I read this passage is the phrase, “Jesus had compassion on them…” I think when it comes to serving other above yourself as we discussed in the last passage, it requires a genuine love for people. To have compassion on another individual means you love them, you empathize with them, and you put yourself last. Practice showing compassion to one another today. Don’t just say you love others…prove it today.
A Journey With Jesus 