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Friday, April 24, 2009
Two Necessities
When Jesus was leaving there, two blind men followed him. The
blind men said loudly, "Show kindness to us, Son of David. "
Jesus went inside, and the blind men went with him. Jesus
asked the men, "Do you believe that I am able to make you see
again?" The blind men answered, "Yes, Lord, we believe." Then
Jesus touched their eyes and said, "You believe that I can
make you see again, so this will happen." Then the men were
able to see again. Jesus warned them very strongly. Jesus
said, "Don't tell any person about this." But the blind men
left and spread the news about Jesus all around that area.
-- Matthew 9:27-31 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Once again, Jesus demonstrates his power to heal and restore. Based on
the faith expressed by the two blind men, Jesus healed them. But notice
also the phrases "After Jesus went inside" and "Don't tell anyone about
this." While Jesus was powerful, his power was used to show his
compassion and care, not to gain a following. Matthew reminds us again
and again that following Jesus is about obeying his commands. Jesus, as
God with us -- our Immanuel, is all about teaching and showing
compassion. Blending these two is the art of faithful Christian
service.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Almighty and awesome God, you are glorious and you have chosen to
reveal that glory with both power and compassion. Please use your
Spirit to give me a heart of compassion and to show me how to live a
victorious Christian life. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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