We want to see!

In this passage from Matthew 20, we note that Jesus asks two blind men an interesting question: "What do you want me to do for you?" Our natural reaction is to think: "Of course that is what they would like - how can Jesus ask such a silly question?!" 

However, maybe there is more to this than we first think: 

"As Jesus and the disciples left the town of Jericho, a large crowd followed behind. Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was coming that way, they began shouting, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

“Be quiet!” the crowd yelled at them.

But they only shouted louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!”

When Jesus heard them, he stopped and called, “What do you want me to do for you?” 

 “Lord,” they said, “we want to see!” - Matthew 20:29-33

Is it possible that what they truly want is more than just their eyesight, but rather they want to see "Spiritually?" Maybe they have lived with broken dreams and promises their entire lives. Maybe they have felt spiritually short-changed, and they are seeking something deeper. Perhaps they realise that Jesus has the answer for them, and this is why they call out to him.

What do you think?

Helen Keller - The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.

Living in Grace

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