Matthew 9:27 Devotional: Crying Out in Faith

And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.”

- Matthew 9:27

Faith is most often found where you least expect it.

The two blind men in our text this morning had never seen Jesus. They are not friends with Jesus, not even acquaintances. Yet, they "know" Jesus. They call Jesus the "son of David" (vs. 27). They call Jesus "Lord" (vs. 28).

Even though their eyes were dark, their hearts understood. They saw a truth that seeing men were unable to see. They saw more than the scribes and Pharisees combined. They saw that Jesus was the Messiah, and they believed that He was able to heal them.

Friend, never forget; grace is stronger than circumstance.

I traveled to Northwest Haiti one summer to a region immersed in abject poverty. Staying at an open-air orphanage, I awoke one morning to the sound of hymns being sung in a field. Going out to investigate, I witnessed 100 orphans and their caretakers singing to God. Each one was content, and each one singing a joyful noise.

I asked the missionary, “do they do this every morning?”
“Yes,” he replied.
“Why?” I asked. “These people have nothing.”
“That's where you're wrong,” he said. “They know Christ, they have everything.”

We must never despair someone's salvation just because they live in an unfavorable position. The Holy Spirit gives faith with no respect to money, success, or education.

Indeed, it is often money, success, and education that keep us from Christ!

• An ignorant man may know Christ while the university professor remains hard-hearted.
• A poor man may know Christ while the rich man remains in bondage to his money.

Faith is most often found where you least expect it.

Praise be to God that he is no respecter of persons. There is only one prerequisite to know God, that you would know His Son, Jesus Christ. Even the blind could see that.

Your prayer today, “God help me to see.”

Press on,
Pastor Harp

As you reflect on Matthew 9:27, use your Personalized Scripture Journal as a place to boldly cry out to Jesus.

The two blind men did not stay silent. They followed Him, calling out for mercy. Their persistence reflected their belief that He could help.

Write through these prompts:

·       What do I need to cry out to Jesus about right now?

·       Have I been silent about something I should bring to Him?

·       Do I truly believe He sees and hears me?

·       Where has doubt weakened my faith?

·       What would bold faith look like in my current situation?

After reflecting, write a direct and personal prayer.

Call out honestly.
Be specific.
Ask for mercy.

Faith grows when you bring real needs to a real Savior. Over time, your journal becomes a testimony of moments where you chose trust over silence.

A deeper personal relationship with God grows when you speak to Him openly and expectantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Matthew 9:27 mean?
It describes two blind men calling out to Jesus for mercy, demonstrating bold and persistent faith.

Why is calling out important?
It shows belief. Faith is not passive — it reaches toward Christ.

What if I feel unworthy to ask for help?
Jesus responds to humble faith, not perfection.

How can I grow in boldness spiritually?
By consistently bringing your needs to God instead of holding them inside.

How does journaling strengthen faith?
Writing helps move prayer from vague thoughts to intentional conversation.

How does this verse build a personal relationship with God?
It encourages direct, personal communication — crying out and trusting Him to respond.

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