As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to Him. When He came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.
Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.
*******
Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem to go to the cross. It says that this man received his sight, and he followed Jesus. It’s possible that this man followed Jesus all the way to Jerusalem. Then, He witnessed the cross. Could you imagine the emotions and confusion he experienced? Was he confident? Was he doubtful? Angry? Hopeful? In any case, Jesus had healed him and he praised God and gave Him the recognition. How about you? When God has intervened in your life, has He gotten the recognition and praise from you? And here’s the thing…we live in hindsight of the cross. We KNOW what has been done for us…and it’s far greater than just receiving sight. Spend time praising God today. Give Him the recognition He deserves.
A Journey With Jesus 