Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Cry to Him Who Alone Can Give Sight

Excerpt from Don Carson 2 Chronicles 3-4; 1 John 3; Nahum 2; Luke 18 from: For the Love of God

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The second section deals with the healing of the blind man sitting by the side of the Jericho road (Luke 18:35-43). Unlike the disciples in the previous verse, who doubtless thought they understood something of what was said, even though they didn’t, this man knows he is blind. Others try to quiet him; he will not be silent, but calls all the more strenuously: “Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Luke 18:39). Jesus heals him; the man sees. And that is always what is needed: for men and women to admit their blindness and cry to him who alone can give sight. Otherwise, no matter how many words are spoken, their meaning will be hidden.


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