“And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, “Do you see anything?” (Mark 8:22-23)
There are times when we do not trust Jesus for the everyday and ordinary things. We want Him to touch us with the extraordinary things. Why would Jesus ask if this man sees? Why does Jesus do anything that He does? Jesus often prayed out loud and then thanked the Father saying that He knew the Father hears. He told us this was done for the sake of those who hear. Jesus will bring all who believe to the place of trusting the Father in and through all things.
Lord, You are purposeful. You have said that there is purpose for everything You do and that You will bring it all together for good for those who love You. Help me so that I no longer try to figure all things out before believing, but trust Your leading at all times. Although You may not do things in a way that I understand, I know that You are God and that all things are in Your hands.
Lead me Lord Jesus so that I do not stop at my ability to understand, but move through all of the things that would otherwise hinder me in this life. You have called me to follow You now and forever. Guide me in Your goodness and grace to look to You and no matter how You bring things to fruition, help me to have faith such that I trust You. You are my Lord and Savior and it must be done in the way You know that fulfills the Father’s will. Help me to trust the truth You have spoken. Amen.
