God's Glory Church

“And Jesus stopped and ordered him to be brought to Himself.” — Luke 18:40

For several days, the sick cat meowed piteously, hiding in a box near my place of work. The kitten, abandoned in the street, remained unnoticed by those who passed by, until June appeared. The janitor brought the animal home, where he lived with two dogs, formerly homeless.

“I take care of them because they are creatures that no one notices,” June said. “I see myself in them. After all, no one notices a street sweeper.”

On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus was approaching Jericho, where a blind man was sitting by the side of the road and begging for alms. He too felt unnoticed, especially on this day when the crowd was passing by and all eyes were focused on Christ. No one stopped to help the beggar.

Nobody but Jesus. In the middle of the noisy crowd, the Lord heard the cry of the forgotten man. “What do you want me to do to you?” – asked Christ. The blind beggar answered: “Lord, let me become sighted!” Then Jesus said, “Become a seer! Your faith has saved you!” (Luke 18:41-42).

Do you sometimes feel overlooked? Are your pleas drowning in the noise of the people around you? The Savior notices those whom the world does not notice. Turn to Him for help! Though others pass by, He will stop.

How would knowing that Jesus sees you change the way you feel about yourself and your life? Who among those around you may need to be noticed, and how can you “pause” to encourage them with the Savior’s love?

Dear Jesus, thank you for hearing me when I cry out to you. Help me, like a blind man who has received sight, to follow You and praise You all my life.

Author: Karen Huang