Have Mercy

As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by. So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
“Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him.
But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”
And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.
Luke 18:35-43 NLT

We all know this story is about a physical healing miracle. And it is extraordinary! And all who saw it praised God, too. However, I keep thinking about this from the aspect of spiritual blindness...

We might hear the world passing by, but not quite see what's truly happening. Would we cry out to Jesus, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”? And when the world around us tried to drown out our pleas, would we cry all the louder for mercy to have spiritual insight? 

Prayer:

Father,

          We cry out for Your mercy! Rip the scales off our eyes! Let us see as You see - with hearts of compassion, ready to offer grace and forgiveness, and to speak Truth in love. We want to be Your hands extended to those in need. Help us, O God. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen