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Sometimes it feels like we woke up and someone has placed obstacles between us and the Lord. At those moments, staying focused may pose a challenge to us. I hope today’s Holy Nougat offers strength and encouragement to each of us.
““Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”” Luke 18:39 NLT
He was blind; and trying valiantly to attract Jesus’ attention. How he knew Jesus, we’re not sure; but we do know that he KNEW Who Jesus was and what He’s capable of.He’d reached out to Jesus at least once before, enough so that he must’ve made a spectacle of himself as they shushed him.
Some might not wish him to disturb their community and its reputation. Others needed him quiet so they could see and hear the latest scoop on the Jesus happenings firsthand. Still others might have been focused on their own issues, they didn’t want a blind beggar creating a distraction before their own miracle was delivered. And there must have been those who thought him a nuisance, could he just please shut up. From the sounds of the crowd, there was no one in his corner to help him in his quest.
But he had himself. And his blind self Knew what he desired. Moreover, he had faith. Not the talking point variety, that balls at the first obstacle. Uh unh. This was the kind that was deaf to naysayers, pushing forward despite the obstacles (people) on the road. Counting step and feeling his way for the familiar wasn’t going to work that time, not with the Jesus crush and no one prepared to give him a bligh. It was a living faith that that literally became substance as he moved forward shouting.
He had a living hope for his future – and that required making several giant steps:
– Calling out to Jesus
– Ignoring the crowd
– Pressing forward while calling out
So what if those others heard him! He was past decorum in his quest. And perhaps they would be motivated to do likewise
So what if they wished that he keep in the box society had designated him!
He knew that he was bound by no limits but those he placed on himself that day. Yes, he was blind, but he could hear and he could talk. And in that moment that’s what mattered.
At this point, he didn’t have tangible proof that Jesus would heal him. It could not have been easy. Maybe he had nothing to lose.
What do we have to lose if we were to take our own leap of faith right now?
In Christ’s love and grace . . .
