Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us! 
Matt 20:29-34 

I have often wondered how the two blind men knew about Jesus. Perhaps they heard stories of a coming Messiah passed down through the generations, or maybe they heard John the Baptist speak of Jesus arrival. They could have heard first hand information from others who were healed by the touch of Jesus. I can imagine the blind men listening intently to every conversation possible to determine the next time Jesus would visit Jericho and figuring out how they would strategically position themselves so Jesus could hear them among the crowd. These two blind men exemplified faith in what they heard about Jesus to the point of ignoring the crowd’s displeasure and seeking the Master’s attention. By faith they took the one action they could to scream at the top of their voices, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us!" The blind men didn't have all the details, they weren't even sure of the exact day and time Jesus was going to arrive or if they were close enough for Jesus to hear them, but they did the one thing that moved the heart of God--they demonstrated faith. Sometimes it takes an immediate need for us to step out on faith, but we should display this type of faith on a daily basis in every aspect of our lives. The Word instructs us to expect and hope for the Lord. If we wake up every morning believing by faith that God is going to do exactly what He promised in His word, can you imagine how not only our lives would change but the people around us would change? Family members would be saved and set free; deliverance would take place all over the earth. If we believe by faith the promises of God, we will not be able to imagine what God has in store for us. We all have a vision, a specific purpose, and through faith in God who takes delight in blessing his children, that purpose will manifest. Every aspect of our lives should exhibit faith in God to the point that no situation or circumstance will turn us around. Because of the persistent faith of the blind men not only were they healed but they were invited to walk with Jesus in his ministry, and through your persistent faith, Jesus has promised that, "Eye has not seen and ear has not heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him" (I Cor 2:9). Continue to seek the Lord by faith. God hears every prayer. 

Dear Lord, give us the spirit of faith in you. Amen