Then He touched their eyes, saying, “It shall be done to you according to your faith.” Matt 9:29 NASB

In another translation (NLT) it reads: “Because of your faith, it will happen.”

This verse caused me to stop and ponder. What will happen Lord? I get it that this is a direct quote from Jesus in reference to two blind men who evidently heard about him healing a young girl who had died. The Word tells us that the news of this miracle spread throughout the region. Good news travels…fast. The two men, who had evidently heard this good news, pursued Jesus, wanting him to heal their blind eyes. When they were in his presence, they shouted to him, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” These men were asking Jesus to help them in their current state, and Jesus answered them with a question: “Do you believe I am able to do this?” And they replied, “Yes, Lord.”

This entire event is curious to me; two men pursued him. How often have you observed two blind people together? I’m not implying this is an impossible thing, only that it’s out of the ordinary that two blind men would be hanging out together, get wind of what just happened to a young dead girl who was then raised up to life again, and decide that they should pursue the One who was responsible for this great miracle. As they follow after Jesus, he goes into another house and one translation says they followed him right into the house. This is a bold move by two men who are probably used to being swept aside in life. No one gives them any notice usually, they are just blind men.

But here’s the thing. Jesus didn’t rebuke them for being so bold as to follow Him into the house. Can you imagine walking into your house or someone else’s house, and two blind men follow you right on into the home? Our reaction would be one of astonishment and perhaps even anger. “What exactly do you think you’re doing here? Please go out the way you came right this instant!” we might reply. Or worse. This defies common sense and decorum. But something is different here. They’ve already shouted out to Jesus, while in the streets, that they desire Jesus to have mercy on them. It is not until they are in the house that Jesus turns to them and asks whether they believe he can do this thing. Their answer, “Yes, Lord,” reveals great faith. You see, the root word for Lord in this verse is something stronger, with much more meaning than a simple affirmative to his question. Lord here, is kurios in Greek, which translates to “supreme in authority.” Their faith in this man is strong and they believe He can do anything because He is supreme in this world.

-Have mercy on us, Son of David!

-Do you believe I am able to do this?

-Yes, Lord.

And His reply is, “Because of your faith, it will happen.”

-And their eyes were opened!

Where is your faith in the One? Do you see Jesus as the Supreme Authority in your life? Do you believe, above all else, that Jesus is the one, true God and He can do anything in your life? Do you live in a boldness of faith that helps you in times of need, in times of duress? Do you pursue Jesus more than you do doctors or experts or those of this world who seemingly have all the answers?

Some things to ponder here in this short exchange. I’m reminded of the verse, “Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 NASB.

In a world that seems to be disappointing more and more, we might want to consider this little passage and ask ourselves whether or not we have faith in Jesus to the extent of expecting Him to do that which might seem impossible. He told us what to expect of Him…all things are possible with God! If I truly believe that, then you might just find yourself in a difficult situation where He is posing the same question.

“Do you believe I am able to do this?”

“Yes Lord”

“Because of your faith, it will happen”

Yep, I’m challenged today!