Ruth No.7- Humble Boldness

GraceLife Sarasota

One day, as Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind beggar on the roadside, heard Jesus was passing close by. Immediately, he began crying out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! His boldness offended everyone around him. They rebuked him. You’re rude! Leave Jesus alone! Be quiet, shut up! His bold desperation was seen by others as inappropriate, but he wouldn’t be silenced. He cried out even louder! Jesus stopped, called him forward, & asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, let me recover my sight.” Jesus was impressed by his desperate, bold faith! He loved It! He commended his faith & healed him on the spot! Have you ever been so spiritually desperate for Jesus that you became so bold you didn’t care what others might think? I’m not talking about selfish desperation or arrogant boldness driven by a desire for something in this world. I’m talking about a bold, spiritual desperation for something this world could never provide even in its best moments. Would you be humble & bold enough to risk earthly misunderstanding in pursuit of grace, mercy, and redemption? What brings a soul to a place where they take such audacious steps that others might see as ridiculous, or even rude? Imagine a moment of desperation for redemption that leads to a humble boldness that risks others misjudging you. Could it be that the redemption you’re desperate for will require humble boldness? Would you take that step?