don't assume

Good morning friends,
This is a simple and powerful healing story from Jesus' ministry. Like with the people bringing children to Jesus to bless them, many people in the crowd feel it's inappropriate for the blind men to be calling out for help. As we might expect, they continue to shout for Jesus; they know this is a special opportunity. The other thing that always catches my attention about this passage is that Jesus doesn't assume he knows what the men want. It may well have been obvious that they were blind, but Jesus doesn't assume that's what they want him to help with. He asks them what they want and then heals. If Jesus took the time to ask what kind of help people needed from him, we can take a lesson not to assume about other's needs as well.

God bless,
Sam

Matthew 20:29-34
29As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. 30There were two blind men sitting by the roadside. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they shouted, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 31The crowd sternly ordered them to be quiet; but they shouted even more loudly, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!” 32Jesus stood still and called them, saying, “What do you want me to do for you?” 33They said to him, “Lord, let our eyes be opened.” 34Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they regained their sight and followed him.