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Friday... They gave the right answer. Yes, they did!


Friday... They gave the right answer. Yes, they did!

Jesus asked two blind men a question and their answer changed their world. And Jesus is asking us the same question. And I wonder if our answer will change our world.

What are you facing today? What is it that is holding you back from living this day to its fullest?

Matthew 9:27 - 28a (NIV) says, "As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, 'Have mercy on us, Son of David!' When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, 'Do you believe that I am able to do this?' "

What are you facing today? What worry has you all in knots? What are you feeling in the pit of your stomach? So how is your relationship with God? What would your answer be if He asked you, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?"

For many, your answer is no. If you really believe then you would have asked Him, "Have mercy on me." And you would have followed Him wherever He is going, calling out, "Have mercy on me." Are you persistent enough for Jesus to hear you crying out, telling Him your need?

These guys were. They got His attention to the point that He put them on the spot and asked them, (MSG), "Do you really believe I can do this?" And they quickly said, "Why, yes Master!'" In other words they could say, "Why do you think we are so persistent in our asking?" 

Verses 29 - 30b (NLT) says, "Then he touched their eyes and said, 'Because of your faith, it will happen.' Then their eyes were opened, and they could see!" The MESSAGE says, " 'Because you believe.' It happened ."

Psalm 57: 1 - 3 (NLT), "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me. He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness."

So the question is to us today, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" And then, "'Because of your faith, it will happen." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning


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