Two people stood out to me today in Luke 18. The tax collector and the blind beggar. Both had a completely clear and realistic picture and awareness of their need. Both recognized that the answer to their need was JESUS. Both cried out to Jesus for mercy. Both were compared to the righteous who thought too much of themselves to cry out. BOTH received everything they needed from Jesus. Both were given to us as examples of how we ought to live our lives; crying out to God for mercy, strength, healing, provision and grace. I want to cry out to God every day for He most definitely is the only answer to every one of my needs!
I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Luke 18:14 (NLT)
And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Luke 18:42 (NLT)
Prayer:
Father, I am so grateful for the reminders that ring so clearly from Your Word. In your grace, let me be the one crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on me”! I live this day in dependence on You. I ask for a fresh anointing of Your Spirit, and for a continual awareness of my state of dependence. I want You to be glorified as I live this day for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I want to cry out …
January 18, 2012 by Pastor Kevin
Two people stood out to me today in Luke 18. The tax collector and the blind beggar. Both had a completely clear and realistic picture and awareness of their need. Both recognized that the answer to their need was JESUS. Both cried out to Jesus for mercy. Both were compared to the righteous who thought too much of themselves to cry out. BOTH received everything they needed from Jesus. Both were given to us as examples of how we ought to live our lives; crying out to God for mercy, strength, healing, provision and grace. I want to cry out to God every day for He most definitely is the only answer to every one of my needs!
Prayer:
Father, I am so grateful for the reminders that ring so clearly from Your Word. In your grace, let me be the one crying out, “Son of David, have mercy on me”! I live this day in dependence on You. I ask for a fresh anointing of Your Spirit, and for a continual awareness of my state of dependence. I want You to be glorified as I live this day for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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