Grace that Gives More than We Ask For
Today’s Reading: Luke 18:35-43
Focal Verse: Luke 18:42
Jesus said, “Go ahead—see again!
Your faith has saved and healed you!” (MSG)
When he started out his day, he just wanted some food. He sat by the road, unable to see, but able to hear and beg from those who passed by.
But this day, things were different. He could hear a crowd and, asking, found out that Jesus was passing by. He got excited. Everyone knew Jesus could heal and he began to cry out.
They told him to be quiet, but he knew this might be his only chance. And then the remarkable happened. Jesus noticed him! Jesus had him brought forward.
Jesus asked him what he wanted Him to do. He asked Him for his sight. I am sure he must have been thinking that if he only had his sight, he wouldn’t need to beg anymore. And he waited for the answer.
Jesus gave him what he asked for – his sight, and then He gave him something much more precious – salvation. The blind man started out his day begging for food to sustain his life. He ended it by following the One who gave him eternal life.
Read Ephesians 3:20. Ask God to answer your prayers, not necessarily as you would ask them, but as He, in His wisdom and goodness, knows best.
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