Lesson 2592

(Lesson 2592)(01-26-19) Luke 18:35-43
    “And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.”

    Today’s quote relates how Jesus, not only miraculously restored the sight of a blind man, He also foretold the means by which everlasting life can be achieved, saying; “thy faith hath saved thee.” It is faith that saves us from the sins that torment our lives, both physical and spiritual. The same sins that will eventually bring the lost before God to be cast into an eternal hell.
For by grace are ye saved THROUGH FAITH; and that NOT OF YOURSELVES: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9.~