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Please God, Not People

The devil will always have someone around us to tell us why we shouldn’t expect any results when petitioning God. Most people would rather stick with the crowd and not do anything to draw attention to themselves, even if that means not getting their needs met. They will try to make you conform to the way they behave as well.
The blind man, in today’s scripture, is a good example of an active kind of faith. He was not passive in his approach toward healing. He boldly cried out to Jesus for mercy. When the crowd ridiculed him and told him to be quiet, he cried out even louder for mercy.
Many people believe that God can perform the miracle they need, but relatively few are willing to actively pursue it until they get results. They are afraid of what others will think of them. This man had his attention focused only on Jesus. Nothing else mattered and that is why he got healed.
An integral part of faith is seeking God with your whole heart. If we are concerned about what people think so that we can gain their approval, we will never take a stand for our faith, or for anything that we might be criticized for. This one thing has stopped many people from receiving their miracle from God. You cannot be a ‘man-pleaser’ and please God at the same time. To see faith work, we must say with Paul, Let God be true but every man a liar (Romans 3:4).

Prayer
Dear God, I love You and know that I can do all things through You. Today, I choose not to be a man-pleaser but to keep my eyes focused on You in order that I may walk in a way that pleases You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.