As Jesus departed, two blind men followed him, crying out, “Show us mercy, Son of David.” When he came into the house, the blind men approached him. Jesus said to them, “Do you believe I can do this?” “Yes, Lord,” they replied. Then Jesus touched their eyes and said, “It will happen for you just as you have believed.” Their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly warned them, “Make sure nobody knows about this.” But they went out and spread the word about him throughout that whole region. As they were leaving, people brought to him a man who was demon-possessed and unable to speak. When Jesus had thrown out the demon, the man who couldn’t speak began to talk. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He throws out demons with the authority of the ruler of demons.” (Matthew 9:27-34, CEB)
How would you be healed if Jesus said to you, “It will happen for you just as you have believed.”
Honestly, I am not sure how I would be healed in that moment. I doubt and question God’s activity in my life. Not that I doubt the ability of God to do whatever God wants, but if it depends on my belief, then there could be some issue. I stumble and fall and sometimes take up residency in my sinfulness.
I am thankful that God’s presence in my life does not depend on my belief, but on God’s grace.
Know you are loved and you can doubt, and your doubt does not change God’s love.
Loving People. Loving God.
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