VERSE:

“As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41“What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. 42Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” 43Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.” Luke 18:35-43

1. You must know that God has a plan. Luke 18:35-37; Proverbs 19:21; Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 40:5; Romans 8:28
2. You must face your pain. Luke 18:38
   
   Pain is a tool that God uses for good in your life. John 13:7; Deuteronomy 8:2
   
   There is no greatness without pain. James 1:2
   Pain never leaves you where it found you. Galatians 3:4; Luke 18:39-41
3. You must take the next step of faith. Luke 18:42
   
   My big mistake is I ask the question: “What can I do?” I need to ask the question: “What can God do?”
   
   The key is not choosing Faith or Action or Faith and Action
   
   The key is Faith motivating my Action!