How often is it that we ask for something from God and then forget about His ability while we press forward to get it as if He were not even there. I know that I have gone out of my way to pursue things that may not have been in the plan of God for me and my life.
“27And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David.’ 28When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, ‘Do you believe that I am able to do this?’ They said to him, ‘Yes, Lord.’ 29Then he touched their eyes, saying, ‘According to your faith be it done to you.’” – Matthew 9:27-29 (ESV)
These men wanted something badly and no matter how much they pressed on themselves, there was nothing they could do to achieve it. Blindness is something that even with today’s technology and knowledge, is elusive except in rare instances. These men knew there was only one that could provide for them. Only one that could take care of their need. Only one that could do the impossible. Jesus. They were convinced of it and therefore did not give up. See how they “followed him” and “came to him” in the house that I am sure they were not a part of, but did not want to miss this opportunity.
I am encouraged by these men and the way they demonstrated reliance on Jesus. They were in a position of needing help and knew that only one could provide for that need and would not give up. They left it all for Jesus to do as they understood that they were powerless to achieve it on their own. What does that say about me and how I approach things. Am I totally reliant on God to provide for my needs. Am I taking things on my own that really only God can do for me. Am I blind and seeking help in the wrong areas and avoiding placing my reliance on God.
Where is your reliance for the things you need? Are you taking things on your own that maybe you should be giving to God? What if you relied on God because He is able to do all and provide for all?
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