Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 18:35-38

"And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant. And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me." — Luke 18:35-38 (ASV)

And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: and hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. (Luke 18:35–38)

He did not need to be told twice who was passing by, nor did he need any exhortation to seek Christ's help. It was enough for him that Jesus of Nazareth was near him; so he would cry to him for the help he alone could give.

Oh, if only we were half as perceptive! Oh, if only this blindness did not enter human hearts! If it were not so, every blind soul would at once begin to cry to God for mercy. There is not one poor sinner here, who knows that Jesus often passes this way, who would not begin at once to cry, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.