Reflections
November 13, 2011
Luke 18:35-43
As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside
begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus,
Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him,
telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of
David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be
brought to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you
want Me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus
told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately
received his sight and followed Him, giving glory to God. When they saw
this, all the people gave praise to God.
Reflection:
What do you want me to do for you? Jesus has such reverence for
people, especially the poor, that he does not presume their needs. He
kindly asks them what they wish him to do for them. He respects them and
comes down to them in their terms. He embraces them with his love and
patience. He listens to them and is sensitive to them.
Besides the actual healing, Jesus already does much by the care and
attention he gives those seeking him. While others hush us up or set us
aside or throw us some scrap to silence us, Jesus bends down to give us
His ear and His time. Healing only comes second.
Ask for a particular grace this day from the Lord.
No comments:
Post a Comment