The God of miracles
So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” Matthew 20:32
Our God is a God of miracles! He is our loving Father, provider, protector, and friend. During times like these, we may find ourselves in desperate need of His miraculous power. We want to see healing in our world, restoration in our communities, and hope for our future.
In today’s scripture, we read about two blind men sitting by the roadside, trapped in the cycle of begging for their survival. Their days were bleak, and their future seemed hopeless. But one day, everything changed. They heard that Jesus was passing by, and they seized the moment, crying out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us!”
What happened next is powerful: Jesus stopped, called them over, and asked, “What do you want Me to do for you?” Even though their blindness was obvious, Jesus wanted them to express their faith and specifically ask for what they needed. Without hesitation, they asked for the impossible—they asked for their sight. Moved by their faith, Jesus touched their eyes, and immediately, they were healed. The men’s lives transformed in an instant, and they followed Jesus, glorifying God. All the people around them praised God too.
This passage shows us a powerful pattern that we can apply to our own lives:
- We Face a Problem: Just like the blind men, we may be dealing with challenges—financial struggles, family issues, health crises.
- We Cry Out to Jesus: In our need, we turn to Jesus, believing that He hears us.
- Jesus Listens and Responds: When we call out to Him, Jesus is attentive, ready to hear our hearts and answer.
- God Does a Miracle: Sometimes, the miracle comes in unexpected ways, but God always responds in power and compassion.
- We Praise and Thank Him: As we see God move, we give Him all the glory, building our trust and being an example for those around us.
Maybe you feel like one of those men by the roadside, desperately needing Jesus to stop and ask, “What do you want Me to do for you?” Maybe your request seems impossible, but remember, we serve the God of the impossible!
Today, I encourage you if you haven’t already called out to Jesus in your time of need, do it now. He’s listening, and His question to you is the same as it was to the blind men, “What do you want Me to do for you?” Tell Him your needs, no matter how big they seem. Trust that He is the God who does wonders and declare His strength in your life.
Today’s scripture reading: Matthew 20:20-34
20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him.
21 And He said to her, “What do you wish?”
She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.”
22 But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”
They said to Him, “We are able.”
23 So He said to them, “You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father.”
24 And when the ten heard it, they were greatly displeased with the two brothers.
25 But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them.
26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.
27 And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
29 Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. 30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!”
31 Then the multitude warned them that they should be quiet; but they cried out all the more, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!”
32 So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
33 They said to Him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.”
34 So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.
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