When Jesus Stops - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2024

Bible in a Year : Numbers 17:19, Mark 6:30-56

Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him.
Luke 18:40

Today's Scripture & Insight : Luke 18:35-43

For days, the sickly cat cried, huddled in a box near my workplace. Abandoned on the street, the feline went unnoticed by many who passed it by - until Jun came along. The street sweeper carried the animal home, where he lived with two dogs, which were former strays.

"I care for them because they're the creatures no one notices," Jun said. "I see myself in them. No one notices a street sweeper, after all."

As Jesus walked toward Jericho on His way to Jerusalem, a blind man sat begging by the roadside. He felt unnoticed too. And on this day especially - when a crowd was passing through and all eyes were focused on Christ - no one stopped to help the beggar.

No one except Jesus. In the midst of the clamoring crowd, He heard the forgotten man's cry. "What do you want me to do for you?" Christ asked, and He received the heartfelt reply, "Lord, I want to see." Then Jesus said, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you" (Luke 18:41-42).

Do we feel unnoticed at times? Are our cries drowned out by people who seem to matter more than us? Our Savior notices those the world doesn't care to notice. Call to Him for help! While others may pass us by, He'll stop for us.

By: Karen Huang

Reflect & Pray
How would knowing that Jesus sees you change how you view yourself and your life? Who are those around you who might need to be noticed, and how can you "stop" to encourage them with the Savior's love?

Dear Jesus, thank You for hearing me when I call to You. Like the blind man who received his sight, help me to follow and praise You all my life.