Scripture: “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight.” Luke 18:41
Observation: Jesus comes upon a blind beggar, who cries out for Jesus to have mercy on him. Then Jesus asks him this question, “What do you want me to do for you?” At first, this seems like a question with an obvious answer. But the beggar could have been asking for a few coins. He could have asked for comfort, maybe a night off of the street. Jesus asks to get this man to specifically state what he wanted. And what he wanted was huge—healing of his sight. Only the Lord could do this. This beggar had the desperate faith to ask for the impossible.
Application: When I am praying, I need to really ponder Jesus’ question, “What do you want me to do for you?” What am I really asking for? Am I asking for a simple solution, the removal of a problem? What faith stretching request am I really bringing to him? And am I prepared to ask for more than a few coins, but for the impossible?
Prayer: God, as I pray, help me pray much larger and bolder. Show me where my prayers are small.
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Pastor T-Bone,
This was exactly what I needed. Often times as Christians, we believe God for the small or usual things, but when it comes to the unusual or big things, we put God in a box. God is willing, able and waiting to take care of those circumstances, situations or things--all to His glory! We just have to ask ourselves, "Is anything to hard for God?" and know that there is nothing to hard for our God. Thanks again. Dsville
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