Mark 10:46-11:11, March 20

"What do you want me to do for you?” How would you answer Jesus? As a blind man heard Jesus passing by, he shouted for mercy. I always thought this odd. Surely, he knew what Jesus could do. Surely, he heard what Jesus had done. Why not ask instantly to see? He does get there eventually. Why not immediately? I think this speaks to how we are to answer as well. When Jesus asks what we want we have a choice to make. Do we desire worldly things or WORDly things? Do we desire what will activate our faith? Maybe it is sight. Maybe it is mercy. Whatever it is, the Lord has need of us and will provide all we need to serve Him. Will we ask for it?

Larke