Luke 18:35-43 – Sight for the Blind

This blind man is very diligent in using the means that have been given to him to get help. He looks for the place where his pitiful condition is most likely to attract attention and receive help. He doesn’t sit lazily at home waiting for help to come to him. Hearing of Jesus he cries for mercy and is restored to sight. The man or woman who desires salvation or grace should remember the example of this blind man. They should diligently use every means of grace given to them. They should be found regularly in those places where Christ is present. They should be there where the Gospel is preached and God’s people are gathered together. To expect grace to be put into our hearts, if we sit home on Sundays, and do not go to worship, is presumption and not faith. Christ is always found by those who really seek Him.

When this man cries out to Christ, people tell him to stop, but he keeps on crying out. He feels his need and wretchedness, and this motivates him to go on crying for help. And his persistence is rewarded. He finds what he seeks, and that very day receives sight. What this blind man does on behalf of his physical problem, we should surely do on behalf of our souls. Our need is greater than his. The disease of sin is far worse than blindness. We should begin praying as strong and as earnest as ever before. Let us cry to Jesus for mercy and allow nothing to stop our crying.

Jesus has much on His mind, but He finds time to speak to this poor suffering man. This man comes to Christ with faith, and Christ does not cast him out but grants the desire of his heart. We may feel that our sins are very great and our faith is very weak, but Christ promises healing and life for all who come to Him.

Questions
1. How can we be like the blind man?
2. Why did Jesus take time for the blind man?

Prayer Points
1. Give thanks for Christ’s love and compassion.
2. Use prayer points from your congregation.
3. Pray for family matters.