August 27 - A Right Attitude Toward Jesus

“Two blind men followed Him, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’” (Matthew 9:27).

The attitude of the heart that Christ honors and accepts is one in which the sinner understands his or her personal unworthiness. That was the attitude of the two blind men as they came to Him. They realized they didn’t deserve Jesus’ help, but they also must have known that “The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. The Lord is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works” (Ps. 145:8–9; cf. Joel 2:13).

It seems reasonable to suggest that the two men came to our Lord not only for physical healing but to receive His forgiving mercy. They were no doubt burdened by a spiritual need that they knew only Jesus could meet. They approached Him with real humility, publicly throwing themselves on His abundant grace. Their attitude was perfectly aligned with that of the tax collector who mourns over his unworthiness and cries out, “God, be merciful to me, the sinner!” (Luke 18:13).

It is noteworthy that Jesus initially showed no response to the men’s pleas. But as He moved along with the multitude, the blind men kept pouring out the desire of their hearts with persistence and determination. It’s as if the Lord tested their faith, letting it extend to its extremity and prove its sincerity. But theirs was a Savior of mercy, granting healing and salvation to all who come with a humble, believing attitude.

How often do your prayers and faith begin to flag after one or two attempts at asking for help? What are some of God’s reasons for requiring persistence in our pursuit of Him?

2 posted on 08/27/2019 4:28:55 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)

How often do your prayers and faith begin to flag after one or two attempts at asking for help? What are some of God’s reasons for requiring persistence in our pursuit of Him?

Huh?

That’s a real problem?

3 posted on 08/27/2019 4:39:41 PM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)

I don’t know ANYONE whose faith begins to flag after only one or two times of praying for something and not getting an immediate answer.

Maybe an immature Christian.

I know some people are struggling after praying for something for DECADES and not seeing the answer yet, but that’s a whole different ball game.

4 posted on 08/27/2019 4:44:05 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)

I know some people are struggling after praying for something for DECADES and not seeing the answer yet, but that’s a whole different ball game.

Indeed. I've been praying for a particular thing since 1984, and God used our current President to answer that particular prayer during the first year of his Presidency.

I would call that persistence...33 years!

5 posted on 08/27/2019 4:48:43 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)

I know some people are struggling after praying for something for DECADES and not seeing the answer yet, but that’s a whole different ball game.

If I don't get it, I just figure the answer is "no."

6 posted on 08/27/2019 4:53:00 PM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)

It depends on what it is.

Sometimes it’s *no*, and that door is closed for good. Other times, it’s not so easy.

Some people have been praying for God to bring relatives back to the fold for a long time, or maybe someone to beat alcoholism, or drug abuse, or maybe for a marriage in shambles.

Do I just presume the answer is *no* and quit praying for them?

7 posted on 08/27/2019 4:58:28 PM PDT by metmom ( ...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)

>>How often do your prayers and faith begin to flag after one or two attempts at asking for help? What are some of God’s reasons for requiring persistence in our pursuit of Him?<<

Huh? That’s a real problem?

For some Roman Catholics they don't even bother going to God. They're afraid to approach Him.

They mistakenly pray to Mary in hopes of getting a more favorable answer.

They mistakenly pray to Mary in hopes of getting a more favorable answer.

Which is one of the many reasons WHY I'm unconvinced.

All the fluff Catholics go on about Mary turns out to be true.

9 posted on 08/27/2019 6:03:18 PM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)

“Two blind men followed Him, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’” (Matthew 9:27).

They may have been blind; but it appears they knew of the lineage of Jesus!

10 posted on 08/27/2019 6:18:50 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)

All the fluff Catholics go on about Mary turns out to be true.

Then they need a novena that has NEVER been known to fail!

11 posted on 08/27/2019 6:20:18 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)

“Two blind men followed Him, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’”

Multitudes followed Her everywhere, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Mother of GOD!’”
--Lost Epistle of MARY 2:27-28

12 posted on 08/27/2019 6:22:05 PM PDT by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)

Then they need a novena that has NEVER been known to fail!

Why? Do you know of one?

13 posted on 08/27/2019 6:22:48 PM PDT by papertyger (Trump, A president so great, that Democrats who said they would leave America if he won, stayed!)

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