Are You Serious?

In Matthew 9:27–30, Two blind men followed Jesus through the streets, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” The Greek word used for their cry is krazo—a word that conveys deep, emotional wailing, like the scream of a woman in labor. This wasn’t polite, measured religion. This was raw, urgent faith.

Interestingly, Jesus didn’t respond right away. He walked on — until the men persisted, following Him indoors.

Only then did Jesus turn and ask,

“Do you believe that I am able to do this?”

Their answer was simple: Yes. His response?

“According to your faith let it be done to you.”

And just like that, they were healed. This passage raises a vital question for anyone seeking to grow in faith: What kind of faith actually moves the heart of God?

1. Faith That Believes Even When It Can’t See

The blind men believed in Jesus’ power before they saw any results. That’s the essence of biblical faith.

“Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1

2. Faith That Persists When Nothing Changes

Jesus didn’t respond immediately, but the blind men didn’t give up. They followed Him indoors. They kept crying out.

Jesus told a similar story in Luke 18 about a persistent widow who wore down an unjust judge with her requests. If even an indifferent authority responded to persistence, how much more will a loving Father?

3. Faith That Acts Even When It Doesn’t Make Sense

Noah built an ark with no storm clouds in sight. David faced a warrior with a shepherd’s sling. Job continued to trust God in the face of unimaginable suffering.

Faith doesn’t always follow logic. It often defies it.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5

Today, we encourage you to reflect what step of faith God is calling you to take.

• Are you serious?

• Whether by forgiving, giving, praying, confessing a struggle, or stepping into a ministry, it’s time to act in faith.

• “Faith that doesn’t move you to act won’t move God to act either.”