A) Definitely loving our Bible time. Here we are in Matthew chapter 20, and at the end of the chapter, as we pick it up in verse 29, Jesus is going to heal two blind men. As they’re leaving Jericho, a large crowd follows behind them. Some translations use the word "huge," but suffice it to say, it’s an enormous crowd following Jesus. This isn’t a small Kamala Harris rally; this is bigger than a Trump rally.

B) Two blind men were sitting beside the road. They heard that Jesus was coming in their direction. OK, let’s state the obvious. They heard it because they’re blind. They couldn’t see it, but they could connect to things through hearing, and they heard about Jesus. Through hearing, we find out many things from the Lord, perhaps more than we discover by seeing.

C) Consider that as Jesus was moving towards them, they began shouting, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us." They’re recognizing Jesus' authority and calling out to Him as the Messiah—that’s what "Son of David" means. But the crowd told them to be quiet. Even the people following Jesus were saying, "Shush, not so loud." Their response is one we all need to adopt—they shouted even louder. You never let public persuasion tell you how to pursue God. You never let them shame you. You.

D) Just don’t receive it. Jesus stops, calls them, and asks a pointed question: "What do you want me to do for you?" Many of us want to see Jesus, but this is a question we need to be able to answer when He asks us what we want. In their case, they were specific: "We want to see." Jesus had compassion on them and touched them, and guess what? They could see. Compassion motivated Jesus for that healing. Then, after receiving compassion and His touch, they followed Jesus. There’s a huge clue.