Good Morning.  Here’s Today’s Nugget to chew on:

“What Do You Want”

Luke 18:35-42 The Message (MSG)

35-37 He came to the outskirts of Jericho. A blind man was sitting beside the road asking for handouts. When he heard the rustle of the crowd, he asked what was going on. They told him, “Jesus the Nazarene is going by.”

38 He yelled, “Jesus! Son of David! Mercy, have mercy on me!”  39 Those ahead of Jesus told the man to shut up, but he only yelled all the louder, “Son of David! Mercy, have mercy on me!”

40 Jesus stopped and ordered him to be brought over. When he had come near, Jesus asked, “What do you want from me?” 41 He said, “Master, I want to see again.”

42-43 Jesus said, “Go ahead—see again! Your faith has saved and healed you!” The healing was instant: He looked up, seeing—and then followed Jesus, glorifying God. Everyone in the street joined in, shouting praise to God.

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Further Thought:  In today’s passage, we have a blind man who had never seen anyone healed or had read in God’s Word that healing belonged to Him.  But he took the testimony of others, exercised his faith, and received his healing.  Now with people to teach us God’s promises, the written word so we can read it for ourselves, and the testimonies of others, what’s our excuse?  Did you also notice he wouldn’t shut up when he was rebuked?  No, he got louder and wouldn’t give up until he received his sight.  So, the question today is:  What do you want from God?  Now, just like the blind man in today’s passage, go and get it, no matter what others are saying.  He recognized healing was available, and he was bold enough to receive (take) it.  Let me encourage you not to give up until you receive what belongs to you.  

Have a great day, and keep chewing on God’s Word.

Additional references:  Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:6; Mark 11: 22-26; Luke 8:43-48; Matthew 20:30-33; Psalm 84:11; 1 John 5:14-15 and Romans 12:2

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