As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Those 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!”
Luke 18:35-39 New International Version
To beg means to plead, especially for money or assistance. A beggar is a person who asks for money or gifts to sustain himself, a person who is extremely poor.
Do I approach God as a beggar? Do I call and shout and plead, afraid I won’t be heard or answered?
A beggar owns nothing – neither do I. But do I greedily cling to MY things, or do I open my hand and give so that others may be blessed, too? If I’m a beggar, dare I risk it?
… or Child
So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:7 New International Version
A child may enter the Father’s presence at any time. A child freely asks for anything, confident that the Father hears. A child is certain that the Father is loving and good.
If your son asked for a fish, would you give him a snake? No, to be sure, you would give him a fish—the best fish you could find. So if you, who are sinful, know how to give your children good gifts, how much more so does your Father in heaven, who is perfect, know how to give great gifts to His children! Matthew 7:10-11 The Voice
Do we approach God from a beggar’s perspective or as His cherished child?
David Jeremiah
Once I was a beggar, unworthy and alone.
Afraid to pick up scraps of bread and use them as my own.
But now I am a Princess; I still don’t own a thing.
But I have access to the treasure of my Father King. – PR