Title

He Is Willing

Scripture
So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?
(Matthew 20:32)
Devotional
You might think that Jesus should have known that these two blind men wanted Him to heal them of their blindness. Yet, Jesus asked them, “What do you want me to do for you?” Why? Why would He ask when the need appeared to be so obvious? Perhaps Jesus didn’t see the blindness as their major problem. He may have realized that their greater problem was their spiritual blindness.

Our lives are often like these two blind men. The obvious isn’t the real need. The obvious may have nothing at all to do with what we truly need. That is why Jesus asks the question, “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asks so that we’ll know what the actual needs are in our lives. The wonderful conclusion of this story is that Jesus healed them of their blindness, and He is willing to heal us of our realms of blindness, whether physical or spiritual.
Thought For The Night
“Think of the last thing you prayed about—were you devoted to your desire or to God? Determined to get some gift of the Spirit or to get at God? ‘Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.’ The point of asking is that you may get to know God better. ‘Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.’ Keep praying in order to get a perfect understanding of God Himself.” Oswald Chambers in My Utmost for His Highest
Evening Text
Matthew 20:32: So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Definition: Needs and wants are not always inclusive. I may want a Mazarotti, but I may need a pick-up truck. We may ask for sight, when what we need is vision.
 
Reference: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus,” Philippians 4:19
 
Application: Separate your needs from your desires and ask for both. Consider Proverbs 11:23 and 21:25