WHAT DO YOU WANT?

SCRIPTURE

Luke 18:35-43 (NRSV)
Jesus heals a blind beggar

As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." Then he shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, let me see again." Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has saved you." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God.

MEDITATION—Today is Saturday Psalmody! Today, the meditation is offered as a psalm from my heart. If you would like a more traditional devotion, please search the archives for a title that appeals to you! (smile)

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

Blinded man

On the side of the road

Begging man

Carrying heavy load

Of a life not right

Bereft of his sight

Considered a blight

Not even polite

Shouting loud

In the crowd

Mercy me!

Mercy me!

Quiet man

You just don’t understand

No right to demand

The master has plans

But then he began

To shout once again

Mercy!

Mercy!

Have mercy,

O Lord,

on me!

What do you want?

He asked so nonchalant

I want to be healed

Have the world be revealed

I want to see

Have mercy on me

I want to be free

That’s my only plea

Mercy!

Mercy!

Have mercy on me!

Have mercy on me!

Dear one

I’ve only just begun

Regain your sight

Walk in the light

Your faith has made you well

Now go and tell

You may even yell

At this you will excel

Share the good news

And Glorify me

Then you’ll always be

Able to see

The Truth…

The Truth…

The Truth…

Mercy!

Mercy!

Have mercy on me!

Indeed…


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