The concerns of Jesus
Matthew 9:27-38 (New Living Translation)
27After Jesus left the girl’s home, two blind men followed along behind
him, shouting, “Son of David, have mercy on us!”
28They went right into the house where
he was staying, and Jesus asked them, “Do you believe I can make you see?”
“Yes, Lord,” they told him, “we do.”
29Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your
faith, it will happen.” 30Then their eyes were opened, and they could see! Jesus sternly warned
them, “Don’t tell anyone about this.” 31But instead, they went out and spread
his fame all over the region.
32When they left, a demon-possessed man
who couldn’t speak was brought to Jesus. 33So Jesus cast out the demon, and then
the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed. “Nothing like this has ever
happened in Israel!” they exclaimed.
34But the Pharisees said, “He can cast
out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons.”
35Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching
in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed
every kind of disease and illness. 36When he saw the crowds, he had
compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without
a shepherd. 37He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the
workers are few. 38So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send
more workers into his fields.”
How do you picture Jesus caring for you ?
Jesus didn't respond immediately to the blind men's pleas. He waited to see how earnestly they were. Not everyone who says he or she wants help really wants is badly enough to do something about it. Jesus may have waited and questioned these men to make their desire and faith stronger. If it seems as if God is too slow in giving an answer to your prayers, maybe He is testing you as He tested the blind men. Do you believe God can help you? Do you really want this help?
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