This story demonstrates the prerequisite to great faith - "emptiness." Honestly what did this guy have to loose - nothing. This passage say's he was a blind beggar. That is almost redundant. To be blind was to be in most cases in this day. This man didn't know shame. He didn't have much family or they would have been taking care of him. He had no fear of what people thought - he just went after Jesus. Notice verse 43 that he didn't just receive his sight - he also followed the sight giver.
His dream was to see. It sounds so simple but Jesus is the dream fulfiller. Why didn't Jesus go into Jericho looking for a blind man. He's God - surely He knows a blind man dwells outside the city begging - in need. Jesus always gives space for our faith to take action. He could step in and just fix things but coming to him on our knees demonstrates our faith. It also expands our faith.
The story ends with praise. Any time God's people move in faith - the end is worship - the world will see our faith and God's power show up and they will praise Him. Even non-believers at times will worship as they see the goodness of God. The Lord loves to do things in such a way that only he can be praised. We often will try to take some credit we don't deserve so He will do things in a dramatic way that lets us and others know - its all about Him!
questions
1) is there something that you would like Jesus to fix but you're too ashamed to ask? Maybe you think its too little? Maybe you think you deserve the problem? Maybe you think its too big for him to handle? cry out to him!
2) Is there something you have asked God for but God is waiting on you to take a step toward him in faith? Think about a prayer that hasn't been answered? Is there something God is waiting for you to do?
prayer
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