'They Followed Jesus' - Matthew 20:32-34

When Jesus heard [the blind men shouting to him], he stopped and called, "What do you want me to do for you?"
"Lord," they said, "we want to see!" Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed him.


—Matthew 20:32-34 NLT

Key Thought​

There are all sorts of things we leave behind to follow Jesus. We can leave our nets like Peter, Andrew, James, and John. We can leave our tax collector's booth like Levi. We can leave our high ranking position in the religious establishment like Saul of Tarsus. We can leave our profession as a physician like Luke. We can also leave behind our blindness!

While the apostles had left everything to follow Jesus, they had not yet recognized their blindness. They still wanted to look at things the way men do instead of God's way. To follow Jesus, they had to leave behind their blindness and accept that the cross was the key ingredient in Jesus' Messiahship and their discipleship. Just as Jesus opened the eyes of the blind men on his way to Jerusalem and they followed, Jesus would also go to Jerusalem and face his crucifixion and open the eyes of his disciples. They would follow and the world would be changed!

Today's Prayer​

Almighty God, please remove the blindness from my eyes and help me see what keeps me from fully recognizing Jesus as my Lord and what I need to do to live fully for him. In Jesus' holy name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​

• Philippians 3:12-15
• Matthew 9:9
• Matthew 16:24-27

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[Anterberg]

Those who have chosen to follow the Lord have found true happiness and joy in their lives. The 12 disciples, except Judas are in heaven with Jesus. Enjoying His presence for ages to come.

 

[Corolinah]

All of us were blind and closed to Gods word. But when Jesus spoke to our heart and we received His message, everything changed for the good. Follow Jesus, never ever doubt or fail in believing and trusting His word. There is a name I love to hear. I love to sing its worth. It sounds like music in my ears, the sweetest name on earth. O how I love Jesus. He my life, my song and my everything.

 

[Rizakar]

We must choose to believe what the Word of God declares about us and that is
But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear.

 

[Erdlanding]

Our dear Lord always ask us. What would you want me to do for you? Save us o Lord. We do not want to go to hells burning fire. We want to be with You in heaven. Heal us, help us, guide our steps toward You, I pray. Amen