In this account from Luke 18:35-43 we see a blind beggar receiving his sight from Jesus…and within it we see both “Go home and tell” and “Follow Me”. Jesus is on the road where the blind man is begging. The man hears the approaching commotion and is told by the crowd that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. Now right off the bat we see the crowd not giving Jesus honor due but rather using a title that Nathaniel once used, “How can anything good come out of Nazareth?” (John 1:46) But the blind man yells out something entirely different and unexpected. ”Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” The blind man gave Jesus a Messianic title used by Gabriel to Mary and grounded in God’s promise to King David…and in doing so fully expected the Messiah to exceed his ancestor King David’s power & authority and heal him. (Isaiah 42:6-7) And it’s because of this blind man’s faith the gift of sight was given…or it could also be translated, “Your faith has saved you.” This poor beggar now has his sight and new purpose in life…as he joyfully follows his Savior, while the townspeople are awestruck at the beggar they passed everyday who is now able to see…and they all end up praising God.
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