Read Luke 18:35-43
JESUS HEALS A BLIND BEGGAR
Beggars often waited along the roads near cities, because that was where they were able to contact the most people. Usually disabled in some way, beggars were unable to earn a living. Medical help was not available for their problems, and people tended to ignore their obligations to care for the needy. Thus, beggars had little hope of escaping their degrading way of life. But this blind beggar took hope in the Messiah. He shamelessly cried out for Jesus’ attention, and Jesus said his faith allowed him to see. No matter how desperate your situation may seem, it you call out to Jesus in faith, He will help you.
The blind man called Jesus “Son of David,” a tittle for the Messiah. This means that he understood Jesus to be the long-awaited Messiah. It is interesting to note that a poor and blind beggar could see that Jesus was the Messiah, while the religious leaders who saw His miracles were blinded to His identity and refused to recognize Him. And may I add, the last time this blind man had to lead anywhere was when someone headed the command of Jesus to bring him to Him, and someone led him to Jesus.
Jesus still issues out that command to you today. When was the last time you led someone to Jesus?