For Example

As they were leaving Jericho, a huge crowd followed. Suddenly they came upon two blind men sitting alongside the road. When they heard it was Jesus passing, they cried out, “Master, have mercy on us! Mercy, Son of David! The crowd tried to hush them up, but they got all the louder, crying, “Master, have mercy on us! Mercy, Son of David!”
Jesus stopped and called over, “What do you want from me?”
They said, “Master, we want our eyes opened. We want to see!”
Deeply moved, Jesus touched their eyes. They had their sight back that very instant, and joined the procession. Matthew 20:29-34 (The Message)

In the verses preceding this passage, we find the disciples asking about greatness in Jesus’ present kingdom. Jesus answered them…Greatness involves humbling ourselves and taking our place as one of God’s little ones. Greatness involves accepting others as little ones too; seeking to restore when they go astray, having patience, and always being willing to let forgiveness wash away the hurts that sin must bring.

Then Matthew recorded a deeply moving incident that helps us sense what Jesus’ kind of greatness is. As Christ and the disciples were leaving Jericho, a great crowd followed. Two blind men, sitting by the road, heard that Jesus was passing by. They cried out to Him. The crowd callously told them to be quiet. But the two only called louder. And Jesus stopped.

Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, toward His trial and crucifixion. He was burdened by great crowds who did not care, by disciples who did not understand. But Jesus set aside His own burdens and need to respond to this call for help. “Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed Him” (v. 34 NIV).

Jesus stopped—for the individual in the crowd. Jesus cared for the outcasts whom the crowd considered worthless.

This is greatness. To touch in compassion, and to give ourselves for others as their servant, for Jesus' sake.

Ken Churchill