‘And stopping, Jesus called them and said, “What do you want me to do for you?”’ (Matthew 20:32 ESV).
Jesus was on his way up to Jerusalem for the Passover, headed for his preordained appointment with the cross. With all the weight of what lay before him, he still stopped to heal two blind men sitting by the Jericho roadside. Who stops at a time like this? Jesus does.
Are you willing to stop when you see a need? Or does your busy schedule overrule your willingness to pause and help? Or perhaps you fear not being able to meet the need or doubt the reality of the need?
There are always voices crying out with need. When should we stop? The best voice to listen to is the Spirit’s. Ask yourself, “Is the Spirit of Jesus leading me to stop?” Of course, we have to pause at least long enough to ask the question. The Lord might not always lead us to stop and help, but he will probably move us to stop more than we’re apt to do on our own.
I’m glad the Lord Jesus stopped for us.
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for the love You have shown us through Jesus. Fill us afresh with Your Spirit and give us a willingness to stop and help those whom You have put before us. In Jesus’ name, amen.