As Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho, they were followed by a large crowd. Among the throng, two blind men cried out to the Lord. And as the multitude 'rebuked' them, they cried out all the more. In ancient times, people with disabilities had low social standing, and these men were literally risking physical harm as they defied the crowd, calling out to Jesus for healing. How often do we find ourselves sitting beside the road—motionless, destitute, and begging for the charity of strangers? How often do we risk the ridicule of scoffers as we cry out to Jesus? It is notable that when these men received sight, they did not use their gift to further their own ambitions. Instead, when the Lord had compassion on them, they immediately followed Him as disciples. When we cry out to Jesus and receive healing, we need to follow the example of the blind men who received the gift of sight. With renewed vision, we are to serve the Lord who has saved us, freed us, and offered us eternal life.