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And behold, two blind men sitting by the wayside,  

When they heard Jesus passing, they submitted as His bride, 

When Christ passed by, with their hearts they cried, 

Have mercy on us, O Lord, and He opened His arms wide.  

When the multitude rebuked them, they cried out louder, 

When we face opposition, our determination should be stronger, 

They wanted nothing else, but Christ to give them a shoulder, 

Christ was more than willing to have them for longer than longer.  

Christ asked them, what will ye that I shall do unto you? 

Christ asked them that, for He heard their solemn cries, 

Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes, 

They followed Christ who gave them a brand-new view.  

Faith makes one see, Faith gives sight, 

Faith makes you be, if you love God with all your might, 

Faith makes one see that it is blessed to do right, 

Faith makes the bended knee rise to the highest height.  

Matthew 20:29-30 (KJV) – “²⁹ And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. ³⁰ And, behold, two blind men sitting by the wayside, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.” 

The two blind men could not see Jesus by their physical eyes because they were blind. They had heard about Jesus and were convicted that He is the true Messiah. Therefore, they genuinely believed in Him.  

Micah 7:18 – “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger forever, because He delighteth in mercy.”  

The two blind men believed that God is a God of mercy. They did not first ask God to heal them. They did not first ask God to fulfill their physical needs like most of us do, they asked Him to fulfill their spiritual needs first. Even though their physical impairment afflicted them, they believed that their spiritual impairment was greater than their physical impairment. They believed that if they get full spiritual healing, they will get full physical healing.  

One widespread problem with most of us is that we only take our physical problems to God. For example, we ask God to help us find employment or we ask Him to heal us from our diseases. The two blind men acknowledged their sinful state and sought to have their spiritual needs fulfilled before their physical needs. Therefore, they asked God for forgiveness. Most of us seek to have our physical needs fulfilled first before our spiritual needs.  

Those two blind men highly esteemed fellowship. They collaborated to ask Jesus in unison to have mercy on them.  

Luke 18:9-14 (KJV) – “⁹ And He spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: ¹⁰ Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. ¹¹ The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. ¹² I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. ¹³ And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. ¹⁴ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for everyone that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” 

The two blind men humbled themselves. Many people go to God acknowledging how righteous they are.  

The multitude rebuked them. That action of the multitude symbolized a battle of many against one. They did not hear the discouraging words of the multitude. Instead, they persisted in crying out more. Many are being ridiculed for keeping Saturday (which is the seventh day) as the Sabbath since they are a minority compared to the huge majority that does not keep it. Such should be delighted to be peculiar people and they should not bow down to the demands of the world to be like everybody else. 

Matthew 20:32 (KJV) – “And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, what will ye that I shall do unto you?” Jesus stood still to ministered to them. Faith in God can make God to stand still and minister to your needs.  

Matthew 20:33 (KJV) – “They say unto Him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” 

“Two blind men concurred in their request; for joint-prayer is pleasing to Christ, Matthew 18:19. These joint-sufferers were joint-suitors; being companions in the same tribulation, they were partners in the same supplication. Note, it is good for those that are labouring under the same calamity, or infirmity of body or mind, to join together in the same prayer to God for relief, that they may quicken one another’s fervency, and encourage one another’s faith. There is mercy enough in Christ for all the petitioners. These blind men were sitting by the wayside, as blind beggars used to do. Note, those that would receive mercy from Christ, must place themselves there where His out-goings are; where He manifests Himself to those that seek Him. It is good thus to way-lay Christ, to be in His road.” – Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, Page 950.75, Ellen G. White.  

After asking Jesus to have mercy on them, the two blind men told Jesus what they needed. We should love to make our requests to God after confessing and repenting our sins. John 9:31 (KJV): “Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth His will, him He heareth.” The model of prayer is not limited to a specific model, but it is a good practice to seek the Lord with our spiritual needs first before our physical needs.  

Matthew 20:34 (KJV) – “So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.” 

Jesus had mercy on the two blind men, and He healed them. He was delighted by their faith and gave them what they desired most. We would get many of the things we ask from God, if only we would ask Him.  

Matthew 7:7 (KJV) – “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” 

“The Lord specifies no conditions except that you hunger for His mercy, desire His counsel, and long for His love. “Ask.” The asking, makes it manifest that you realize your necessity; and if you ask in faith you will receive. The Lord has pledged His Word, and it cannot fail. If you come with true contrition you need not feel that you are presumptuous in asking for what the Lord has promised. When you ask for the blessings you need, that you may perfect a character after Christ’s likeness, the Lord assures you that you are asking according to a promise that will be verified. That you feel and know you are a sinner is sufficient ground for asking for His mercy and compassion. The condition upon which you may come to God is not that you shall be holy, but that you desire Him to cleanse you from all sin and purify you from all iniquity. The argument that we may plead now and ever is our great need, our utterly helpless state, that makes Him and His redeeming power a necessity.” – Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing, Page 130.2, Ellen G. White.  

God wants us to see clearly, physically, and most importantly spiritually. He does not want us to be blind or short-sighted. He wants us to have an impeccable mind vision which is covered in humility but lofty in ambition, thoughts, and motives as high as heaven is from earth. Our thoughts and the content in our minds are to go far beyond those of worldly people. This shall be achieved when we ask Him. This shall be achieved when we have faith for faith in God gives sight.  

GOD BLESS YOU! 

Prayer 

Our eternal Father and everlasting King, open my eyes and help me to see better physically and spiritually. Uplift my mind that my thoughts and imaginations may be as high as heaven is from the earth. Heal me and heal those around me who are sick and disabled. In Jesus name, Amen.  

Activity 

1. Ask God to give you spiritual clarity and strength daily.  

2. Meditate on Matthew 20:29-34 and Psalm 66:18. 

3. Partner with a fellow believer especially one who has the same needs as you or a small group for joint prayer sessions. Pray for each other’s spiritual and physical needs, encouraging and supporting one another in faith. That is if you can find one.  

4. Reflect on how your service aligns with Jesus’ compassion and healing in Matthew 20:34. 

5. Each week, identify a specific spiritual need or desire. Follow the principles of Matthew 7:7—ask God in prayer, seek Him through studying His Word, and knock by engaging in activities that align with your request (e.g., volunteering, attending church services). Track how God responds to your faith and efforts. 

6. In your Bible study group, set a time for testimonies each time you meet for sharing your testimonies.  

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