*Matthew 9:27-38
Jesus heals two blind men and a mute demon-possessed man, emphasizing the importance of faith in receiving healing.
- Blind Men Healed:
- Two blind men follow Jesus, crying out for mercy and healing.
- Jesus asks if they believe he can restore their sight, and they affirm their faith.
- Touched by their faith, Jesus heals them, instructing them not to spread the news widely, but they do so regardless.
- Mute Man Healed:
- A man possessed by a demon is brought to Jesus, unable to speak.
- Jesus casts out the demon, and the man begins to speak.
- The crowds are amazed, but some skeptics accuse Jesus of using demonic power.
- Compassion for the Crowds:
- Jesus travels through towns and villages, teaching in synagogues, preaching the gospel, and healing the sick.
- He sees the crowds, recognizing their spiritual need and lack of guidance.
- Moved with compassion, Jesus tells his disciples to pray for more laborers to help with the abundant harvest of souls.
Matthew 9:27-38 teaches us the power of faith and compassion. The blind men believed that Jesus could heal them, and because of their faith, they received sight. Jesus also showed deep compassion for the crowds, seeing their needs and urging His followers to pray for more workers to help. This reminds us to trust Jesus in our own challenges and to show kindness to those around us. We can be part of God’s work by praying for others and being willing to help those in need.
Matthew 9:27-38 (WEB)
9:27 As Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, “Have mercy on us, son of David!” 28 When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?”They told him, “Yes, Lord.”29 Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” 30 Then their eyes were opened. Jesus strictly commanded them, saying, “See that no one knows about this.” 31 But they went out and spread abroad his fame in all that land.32 As they went out, behold, a mute man who was demon possessed was brought to him. 33 When the demon was cast out, the mute man spoke. The multitudes marveled, saying, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”34 But the Pharisees said, “By the prince of the demons, he casts out demons.”35 Jesus went about all the cities and the villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the Good News of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest.”