buymeacoffee.com/nakulsharma/fathe Everyone needs the mercy of God in life. As we continue meditating through the Gospel of Matthew, we see the ministry of Jesus revealing the heart of God toward people who are suffering, broken, needy, and seeking His mercy. Jesus healed people not merely because He had divine authority, but because He was moved with compassion and love toward those who needed God’s touch. Throughout His ministry, Jesus demonstrated divine authority over creation, sickness, demons, and even death. He brought healing, restoration, freedom, and new life to those who came to Him. Today, we come to another beautiful passage in which two blind men cried out to Jesus, asking Him to open their eyes. As Jesus was leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. Two blind men were sitting beside the road. When they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” The crowd tried to silence them, but they cried out even louder. Jesus stopped, called them, and asked, “What do you want Me to do for you?” They answered, “Lord, we want our eyes to be opened.” — Matthew 20:29–33 Jesus was on His final journey toward Jerusalem, where He would accomplish God’s redemptive plan through His suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection. Yet even while moving toward the cross, Jesus stopped for two people who desperately needed His mercy. Notice what these men called Him: “Son of David.” This was a messianic title pointing to the promised King who would come from David’s line. God had promised David, “I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever” (2 Samuel 7:13). These blind men recognized something about Jesus that many people failed to recognize. They believed that He was the promised Messiah and that He had authority to help them. When the crowd told them to be quiet, they cried out even more. Their physical blindness did not prevent them from seeing, by faith, who Jesus was. They knew their need, and they knew where to take it.

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Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for this new morning and the gift of Your unfailing love. As Your Word teaches in 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, love is patient and kind; it does not envy or boast, it is not proud or rude, it is not self-seeking or easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Lord, I thank You that perfect love comes from You, for You are love (1 John 4:7–8). Fill my heart today with Your presence so that I may reflect Your character in every thought, word, and action. Father, I ask for the grace to love like Jesus loved. Teach me to walk in humility and gentleness, bearing with others in patience (Ephesians 4:2). Help me forgive quickly, just as You have forgiven me, and clothe me with compassion, kindness, and humility (Colossians 3:12–14). Remove selfishness and pride from my heart, and shape me into a vessel of Your peace. Lord Jesus, You commanded us to love one another as You have loved us (John 13:34–35). Empower me through Your Holy Spirit to live out this command daily. Let the fruit of the Spirit grow in me—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). When I feel weak, remind me that Your love has been poured into my heart through the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5). Help me to rejoice in truth, endure with hope, and persevere in love, even in difficult moments. Shape my heart to value others above myself and to reflect the humble mind of Christ (Philippians 2:3–5). May my life be a testimony of Your transforming love. Thank You, Father, for loving me first and teaching me how to love. Let Your love flow through me today and always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

My wife has a lot of health problems. She is on oxygen 24 hours a day. A couple of years ago she had blood clots in her lungs, and she also has diabetes. She has been dealing with many ongoing issues. Her oxygen levels have been too low, and she has been sleeping a lot. Today she became incoherent, so tonight we had someone bring us to the hospital because we do not have a vehicle. We are in a very difficult place financially and in many other ways. She has now been admitted to the ICU because her carbon dioxide levels are too high, or at least that is what they told me. I do not yet know the full situation, but I am asking for prayer. Please keep her in your prayers. Her name is Susie. Thank you so much.

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You this morning with a grateful and humble heart, acknowledging that my life is not my own, for I have been bought with a price. Thank You, Lord, for drawing me out of darkness and bringing me into Your marvelous light through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. I stand in awe of Your love that redeemed me, not with silver or gold, but with the life of Your Son (1 Peter 1:18–19). What grace, what mercy, what unfailing love You have shown to me. Father, as this new day begins, I offer my body, my mind, and my spirit back to You. Help me to glorify You in all that I am and all that I do, just as Your Word teaches in 1 Corinthians 6:20. Let my thoughts honor You, let my words reflect Your truth, and let my actions bring praise to Your holy name. Teach me to walk as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You (Romans 12:1). Lord Jesus, thank You for Your finished work on the cross. Thank You for the forgiveness, freedom, and new life I have received in You (2 Corinthians 5:17). I am thankful that I belong to You, that I am sealed by the Holy Spirit, and that my life now has eternal purpose (Ephesians 1:13–14). Strengthen me today to live in obedience, purity, and faithfulness, not by my own strength, but by Your grace working within me. Holy Spirit, guide me throughout this day. Lead my steps, guard my heart, and help me to choose what is right in Your sight. May my life today glorify God, who loved me and gave Himself for me (Galatians 2:20). I place this day in Your hands with thanksgiving and trust. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.