Luke 18:35-43 Christ Jesus Can Set You Free

As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.  Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was.  They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.  And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”  Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”  And Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, He questioned him,  “What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!”  And Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.

When Jesus worked miracles, these acts are referred to as signs.  They and many other acts like it are signs from God that Jesus is who He declares, who is the Son of Man and the Son of God.  Jesus rarely worked miracles unless someone came to Him in faith that He could do what others cannot.  Frequently when this person of faith came forward, others would try to quiet this one.  When children came to Jesus, the disciples tried to brush them off, but Jesus said not to hinder them.  Today, when the blind man called out, the crowd tried to quiet him.  But in the cases where someone sought Him for who He is, He by no wise let them down.

Daily Prayer:  Lord, You are the same today as in times past.  You still are watching for those to approach You and let their troubles rest on You.  You alone can tear down and build up.  So remind us that we have a friend in You who loves us and has died and rose again to set us free.  In Jesus name I pray Amen.