Luke 18:41

 

And Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me recover my sight

 

 

When a blind man begging on the roadside near Jericho heard that Jesus was passing by, he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” When Jesus heard him, he commanded that the blind man be brought to Him. Jesus asked, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

 

 

Why would Jesus ask this? Couldn’t He tell that the man was blind? Wasn’t the blind man’s need obvious? Yet, Jesus insisted on having the blind man give a specific request. When the man responded that he wanted to receive his sight, the Lord healed him, commending his faith.

 

The currency of the kingdom is asking!

 

Ask, seek, knock (Matt. 7:7-12) - this is the teaching of Jesus. 

 

Asking the Lord in prayer is an exercise of our faith. Do you have the faith to ask God for help? 

 

Prayer Points

 

1. Father, help us to trust in Your power and Your willingness to hear our prayers. Remove any doubt or fear that hinders us from coming to You with confidence.

 

2. Father, open our eyes to truly see and understand our deepest needs. Give us the wisdom to bring these needs before You, knowing that You already know our hearts but desire our faith-filled prayers. 

 

3. Father, through our requests, draw us into a deeper relationship with You. May our prayers be more than just requests but also expressions of our trust and love for You. 

 

4. Father, strengthen our faith so that we continue to seek, knock, and ask, trusting in Your perfect timing and Your plan for our lives. Help us to persevere in prayer, knowing that You are always working for our good.