Scripture: Mark 8:22-25
They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.” Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.
Observation:
How did Jesus heal the blind man who was brought to him?
He spit on the man’s eyes and then put his hands on him.
How many times did Jesus have to touch the man’s eyes before he could see?
Twice. Jesus had to put his hands on the man’s eyes two times before the man could see. Not that there was anything wrong with the method Jesus was using to help this guy, but sometimes the results don’t happen right away or on the first try.
Application:
We need to learn that when we help someone often the results aren’t going to instantly be obvious…sometimes it takes awhile, maybe just a few hours, days or even years. Are you willing to help people even if you don’t get results right away?
Prayer:
Ask God for patience and commitment to help people even if it takes longer than you want it to. Spend some time with God and let him show you how he wants you to best use your gifts to help people for his glory.
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