I Want To See!

Jan. 27, 2014 Monday Message:

Jesus: “What do you want me to do for you?” (Luke 18:41a NLT)

Jesus crossed paths with a blind man on the road outside Jericho. When Jesus asks the question, “What do you want me to do for you?” most of us already have the answer. After all, the man is blind, Jesus can heal – duh!

But think about it - the man could have asked for anything; and Jesus could have granted anything. After all, he’s God incarnate. Jesus’ miracles aren’t limited to healing physical ailments.  

You’ve heard the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” In a similar way, our most urgent problem often gets our prayer. We seldom gaze beyond our current situation to pray for our needs in the next reality. The blind man could have asked to have his sins forgiven, and to spend eternity in the presence of God, a far better answer in many ways. So when Jesus asks you, “What do you want me to do for you?” consider your response.

Jesus told the blind man, “Your faith has healed you.” (Luke 18:42b) And faith in Jesus can also rescue you. Jesus wants you to be a permanent member of God’s holy family forever and ever. Amen.

Norton Lawellin

Join us as Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) meets every Sunday, at 10:30am, in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. This week Pastor Michael Pilla continues our study in Luke. See you at church!