Matthew 20:29–34 recounts the story where Jesus heals two blind men as he leaves Jericho.
Sometimes, the most significant breakthroughs happen when you refuse to stay silent.
In Matthew 20:29–34, two blind men refuse to let the crowd silence their cry for mercy. This is where Jesus hears, stops, and performs the healing of the two blind men. It’s a powerful encounter of faith, mercy, and compassion.
Matthew 20:29–34 (NASB 2020)
29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. 30 And two people who were blind, sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” 31 But the crowd sternly warned them to be quiet; yet they cried out all the more, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” 32 And Jesus stopped and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 33 They said to Him, “Lord, we want our eyes to be opened.” 34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.
Who Was Jesus Speaking To?
- Two blind men sitting by the road
- The crowd is trying to suppress them
- The disciples witnessed this act of healing
- Us, when we feel unheard or unseen
What Happened?
- Two blind men heard Jesus was near and cried out for mercy
- The crowd told them to be quiet, but they persisted
- Jesus stopped, acknowledged them, and asked what they wanted
- They asked to see again
- Jesus was moved with compassion, healed the two blind men, and they followed Him
The Mood: Desperate, Urgent, Compassionate
- The blind men were desperate and bold
- The crowd was dismissive and annoyed
- Jesus was compassionate and present
The Principle: Persistent Faith Grabs the Attention of Jesus
- Don’t let the crowd quiet your cry for mercy
- Jesus stops for faith-filled persistence
- His compassion overrides the crowd’s criticism
- Healing flows from faith and bold request, as demonstrated when Jesus heals two blind men.
Audience Response (Then)
- The crowd was annoyed at the blind men’s persistence
- But they witnessed a miracle that changed everything
- The blind men, now healed, immediately followed Jesus
What This Means for Us in 2025
- In a noisy, dismissive world, we must not be silenced in our cry for mercy
- Jesus still asks: “What do you want Me to do for you?”
- He still heals and restores when we come with bold, persistent faith
Action Steps for Today
- Don’t be silenced. Keep crying out to Jesus, as persistence was key when Jesus healed the two men who were blind.
- Be specific in your prayers. Tell Him exactly what you need.
- Trust His compassion. Your pain moves Him.
- Follow Him once He answers. Don’t go back to the roadside.
- Encourage others to cry out too, instead of silencing them.
Final Prayer
Jesus, thank You for stopping when we cry out. Give me the courage to pray bold prayers, just as the two blind men called out and were healed. Heal my heart, my mind, and every part of my life that needs Your touch. And help me follow You wholeheartedly. Amen.
Jesus still stops for those who refuse to stay silent. Let your faith rise above the noise.
