Matthew 20:32 says that Jesus stopped and called them. What do you want Me to do for you? This is one of my favorite passages in all of the Bible. The story goes like this: as a large crowd is following Jesus, these two blind men are crying out to Him. Now in the midst of everything that He had going on, and with everyone pulling at Jesus to get His attention, He stopped what He was doing, and He asked these two blind men a question.
This is a great lesson, because we see Jesus with the crowd pulling at Him, and yet He saw the need of these two men. It seems to me like an easy question. He knew they were blind, and He knew their need. Obviously, they wanted to be healed from their blindness. They wanted to receive their sight, so they told Jesus this was their desire. But why did Jesus ask them such an obvious question?
I believe it’s for two reasons. First, I think He was teaching His followers that no matter how busy they are, they need to stop what they’re doing at times, and ask those around them what else needs to be done. And secondly, I think the Lord delights when His children seek Him out and talk to Him about their needs.
There’s something powerful about asking the Lord to answer our prayers. Jesus wanted to hear directly from these men what they needed from Him.
So here are a few key points to how Jesus would want you to behave at work: first, no matter how busy you are, be sensitive to the needs of your coworkers, associates, and customers. Even when you feel like your plate is full, keep your eyes open for opportunities to help them out. Remember, always ask those around you if there’s anything else you can do. Then really listen to them, even if the answer is obvious. Do all you can to help them with their problem.
Seek someone out today who may have a need. Reach out and meet that need, and you will be acting as Jesus to them. When you do this, you’ll be applying the truth at work.