“Then Jesus put his hands over their eyes and said, “You will have what your faith expects!” And instantly their eyes opened—they could see! Matthew 9:29-30a TPT

The hands that created the stars and planets
The hands that created mankind
Touched the eyes of these two men
And they were no longer blind
Now they could see in reality
The One who had healed their eyes

Jesus it’s You who open our eyes
To see You’re the Son of God

The faith these two men had for healing
Their faith in Jesus as Lord
Brought them to Jesus seeking
To have their sight restored
Jesus’ touch was their answer
Seeing Jesus was their reward

Jesus it’s You who open our eyes
To see You’re the Son of God

Their faith and Jesus’ touch
Combined in a miracle
That immediately restored their sight
To see Jesus standing by
That moment’s joy, that moment’s delight
Brough restoration to their lives

Jesus it’s You who open our eyes
To see You’re the Son of God

Being blind they were probably outcasts
Living in poverty outside the city
But Jesus in one single touch
Made them clean and whole again
Gave them another chance at life
To live and work as normal men

Jesus it’s You who open our eyes
To see You’re the Son of God

Jesus I come in faith to You
Faith in You as Saviour and Lord
I seek to feel Your touch today
To experience faith’s reward
To be healed of all my ills
And see Your face with open eyes

Jesus it’s You who open our eyes
To see You’re the Son of God

Jesus I come in faith to You
Faith in You as Saviour and Lord
I be Your touch for someone today
So they can experience faith’s reward
To be healed of any and all ills
And see Your face with open eyes
Jesus it’s You who open our eyes
To see You’re the Son of God

“And they followed him right into the house where Jesus was staying. So Jesus asked them, “Do you believe that I have the power to restore sight to your eyes?” They replied, “Yes Lord, we believe!”” Matthew 9:28 TPT

It would appear
At least initially
Jesus didn’t hear their cry
For mercy and healing
As He walked by
For He did not respond immediately 

Perhaps He was tired
As it was getting late
Or maybe the noise of the crowd
Was far too loud
Or maybe Jesus was making sure
They knew what they were asking for

Whatever the reason for the delay
When Jesus got to the place where He would stay
He turned and spoke to the two blind men
Asked if they believed in His power to heal
To give sight to the blind
They said, ‘yes we believe’

There is a power in testimony
A power in what we do and say
It shows the direction we are going
Demonstrates where we put our faith
And these two blind men had determined
Jesus was their healing Lord

If it seems there is delay
And healing is not straight away
Pursuing Jesus builds our faith
Brings us to the healing place
Where we can say with certainty
In your power to heal Jesus, I believe

It is not that Jesus loves us less
Causing delay in His responses
For on the journey we may find
Hindrances have been left behind
And in the questions Jesus asks
Our faith in him is purified

Although these two men could not see
They were not blind to Jesus healing
They were not blind to Jesus love
They were not blind to Jesus Mercy
They were not blind to Jesus power
And they trusted in Jesus as their Lord and provider

Help me Jesus to be in their place
Never blinded to Your love, mercy and grace
Always trusting in Your power
To be my healer and my deliverer
Always seeking out Your Presence
For Your life eternal is my life‘s essence

“As Jesus left the house, two blind men began following him, shouting out over and over, “Son of David, show us mercy and heal us!”” Matthew 9:27 TPT

Two blind man could not see
Where Jesus was going
But maybe they could hear
Where Jesus was
Somehow they knew
Jesus was now present
So they kept shouting out
To catch his attention

Though the illness they suffered
Meant they could not see Jesus
Yet they did not let it stop them
From seeking Him out
They shouted out to Jesus
To catch His attention
And it did not matter
Who else was there to hear them

Pride had no place
In the journey they were taking
Pride could not heal them
So they were choosing faith
They were asking Jesus
To demonstrate His mercy
And heal them of their blindness
Right there in that place

It was a journey of courage
And maybe desperation
For nothing else had worked
In their situation
They had probably tried doctors
And healing concoctions
But Jesus healing reputation
Had cause them to seek Him

They did not act
As though they deserved help
But instead begged for mercy
Put their trust in Jesus heart
Maybe they knew
How Jesus was forgiving
For they trusted in His mercy
To grant them their healing

In calling Jesus son of David
They were calling Him Messiah
The one who would save their nation
And be their own Saviour
To call on such a one
For mercy and healing
Was to trust in God‘s promises
Of His suffering servant

Their words were a witness
To all that were near
That they believed in Jesus mercy
Believed in His healing
Believed He was Messiah
One sent by God
To bring healing and salvation
As God had promised He would

If illness ever makes me blind
To where, Lord, You are
Help me to call out in faith
For Your mercy in that hour
Help me to be a witness
Of Your saving power
Hear Your voice, know Your touch
And feel Your healing power

“And the news of this incredible miracle spread everywhere.” Matthew 9:26 TPT

When a child thought dead
Was returned back to life
It is not surprising
That this good news spread like fire
Many would have wondered
What it truly meant
Was Jesus the Messiah?
Was Jesus heaven sent?

It is the miracles of Jesus
The love poured out in action
That demonstrate God‘s salvation
And make Jesus attractive

No doubt because of this
Amazing testimony
Many more people sought Jesus
Sought deliverance and healing
And I suspect more people
Saw Jesus was the Messiah
And put their faith in Him
As Lord and Savior

It is the miracles of Jesus
The love poured out in action
That demonstrate God‘s salvation
And make Jesus attractive

In the face of tragedy
We need to ask the question
In whom do we trust
Who would we ask for assistance?
Because this Jewish leader
Chose to put his faith in Jesus
We have this resurrection testimony
To reveal that answer

It is the miracles of Jesus
The love poured out in action
That demonstrate God‘s salvation
And make Jesus attractive

It is easy to speak
Of rules, facts and logic
That govern this world
Govern life on this planet
But they do not give life
Have no power for salvation
Whereas Jesus Power to give life
Is proof that God can and will save us

It is the miracles of Jesus
The love poured out in action
That demonstrate God‘s salvation
And make Jesus attractive

Lord when I am challenged
By my circumstances
And I’m tempted to doubt
In Your love and salvation
Help me to turn in faith
To this amazing testimony
And kneel at Your feet
To receive Your saving glory

It is the miracles of Jesus
The love poured out in action
That demonstrate God‘s salvation
And make Jesus attractive

“After he made the crowd go outside, he went into the girl’s room and gently took hold of her hand. She immediately stood to her feet!” Matthew 9:25 TPT

The doubters and the scoffers
The unbelieving crowd
Jesus got to leave the house
So everything was quiet
He knew that human doubt
And unbelieving words
Could hinder her healing
Could undermine his power

But with unbelief cast out
Jesus kingdom could reign
His presence and power
There to bring life and healing
He touched the girl’s hand
And life returned to her body
In health she did stand
Astounding everybody

No doubt there was rejoicing
Joy could not be left out
When this child thought dead
Was returned to life
Faith had its true reward
At Jesus hand
And all present could see
God‘s loving presence in this man

In that one moment
The house of faith was truly blessed
With their daughter now living
Returned from the dead
Because of their faith
They got to see
Jesus do a mighty miracle
In giving life again

There are times in our life
When faith seems to make no sense
It contradicts all we can see
And may even cause offence
But faith is the open door
That welcomes Jesus Presence
And is blessed by his kingdom’s reign
Filled with his life-giving essence

Jesus when my circumstances
Tempt me to doubt Your word
To doubt Your kingdom power
To give life and health and wholeness
Help me to rest in Your faith
Living in me through Your Presence
For now Your kingdom is my home
And faith in You my residence