Genesis 44-46; Luke 18

Luke 18:39

Then those who went before warned him that he should be quite; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me."

This blind man had a great need. And with Jesus coming by, he had a once in a lifetime chance to have his sight restored. Long ago he probably learned he couldn't be too proud to beg or worry about being embarassed. So when Jesus was near he shouted for him. And when those around the blind man told him to be quite, probably wanting to not be embarassed themselves, the blind begger shouted even more.

Jesus stopped. And the blind man was healed and followed Jesus.

If the blind man had listened to those who told him to keep quite, would Jesus have even stopped to heal him? Do I do anything that pressures others into not shouting for Jesus' help? that makes it embarassing for them to continue to shout out for Jesus in their time of need? Or do I persist myself in crying out even when others tell me not to or try to discourage me? Do I let my pride (couched in deference to others) keep me from creating the opportunity for Jesus to stop and do a miracle in my life?

Time and time again we've seen where Jesus rewards those who persist in their persuit of Him. He stops, takes time with them and meets their needs in miraculus ways.