As Jesus leaves Jericho, two blind men sitting by the roadside cry out to Him, desperate for healing. Though the crowd tries to silence them, they persist. Jesus stops, listens, and responds with compassion, restoring their sight.

Pastor Pete challenges us to reflect: Are you in the crowd following Jesus, or on the roadside crying out for Him? Whether life feels full of momentum or you're at rock bottom, one thing remains true: We all need mercy.

- Mercy meets us in our misery.

- Mercy is always needed no matter our situation.

- Mercy is found in Jesus, the Messiah.

As we go through life, we’re invited to do two things: 1) Cry out to God for mercy and 2) extend that mercy to others because the clearest picture of mercy is seen through the lens of the cross.