What Do We Learn...

     from a blind beggar? 

     In Jericho, a blind man was by the roadside, begging...for what? 

     When told that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by, he suddenly changed his request. "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 

     Those (disciples?) who led the way told him to be quiet. But he shouted all the more: "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

     Jesus stopped and ordered them to bring the man to him. 

     "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked, as if he didn't know.

     "Lord, I want to see." 

     Jesus said, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you."   

Luke's letter to the Greeks, chapter 18

Commentary: Faith in Jesus Christ is the only condition God requires for salvation. The beggar believed the Son of David could heal him before he was healed. 

Faith means firmly believing and trusting in the crucified and risen Christ.

Faith involves repentance, obedience and gratitude. 

Faith includes heartfelt devotion and attachment to Jesus Christ.

Faith is both the act of a single moment and a continuing attitude that grows and strengthens. 

NOTE: Not every prayer is answered exactly as requested.