In December we found out that we have another baby on the way! Surprise! Although we are super excited and thrilled, to be honest, children are expensive and we need some financial miracles. So what should we do? Just pray for money to fall from the sky? I don’t believe God works like that. God has opened opportunities for both my husband and I to earn some extra income on the side, but guess what? It requires hard work and dedication – it requires something of us to see the miracle unfold.
This reminds me of a story found in the Bible in Matthew 20:29-34 where Jesus encounters two blind men begging on the side of the road. As He walked by, they called out to Him and refused to be silenced by those around them. I love how Jesus responds as He turns to them, “What do you want me to do for you?”. Although Jesus of course knew what they needed, He wanted to hear them say it. You see, they could’ve just asked for enough money to get by that day or they could’ve asked if He could put them in touch with one of His disciples that could look after them and provide for them. But instead, they said, “we want our sight”.
Receiving their sight would actually require something of them. No longer would they be able to sit on the side of the road and expect people to provide for them. Receiving their sight meant they would have to get cleaned up, learn a skill, find a job, get a place to stay, and stand on their own two feet. Definitely not an easy road ahead for them, but definitely worth it.
I believe Jesus is asking the same question of you and I today. “What do you want?” What do we want Him to do for us? What do we expect Him to do? What do we believe He can do? We have a choice like the blind men: do we just ask for what we think is possible; what we deserve? Or are we bold and brave enough like these two men to cry out for the impossible? Are we gutsy enough to ask for and believe God can and wants to perform miracles in our lives?
The blind men could’ve just kept quiet and accepted their situation. Instead, they chose to call out to Jesus, took a step of faith, and received their miracle.
What about you? Will you allow your situation and society to silence you? Are you just going to accept your circumstance because that’s just the way life is?
I pray that we all have the guts to:
- Call out: Don’t let your circumstances keep you quiet.
- Take a chance: See beyond the ordinary. Don’t settle for normal, ask for the impossible.
- Do what it takes: With every blessing comes responsibility. Are you willing to do what it takes to see the miracle unfold in your life?
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