Greetings,
Bartimaeus was a blind and lowly beggar sitting by the roadside when his ears perked up and he heard Jesus walking by. Seizing the moment, fully aware of Christ's reputation as a Miracle worker, having heard that our Lord had fed the thousands and healed the sick, he shouted, “Jesus, have mercy on me!”
Bartimaeus was a blind and lowly beggar sitting by the roadside when his ears perked up and he heard Jesus walking by. Seizing the moment, fully aware of Christ's reputation as a Miracle worker, having heard that our Lord had fed the thousands and healed the sick, he shouted, “Jesus, have mercy on me!”
Well, having mercy is one of our Lord's specialties; hearing a cry for help moves His heart. So Jesus stopped and paid attention. “What do you want Me to do for you” (Mark 10:51)?
Bartimaeus didn’t hesitate. “Lord, I want to see.”
The answer came quickly. “Immediately Bartimaeus received his sight and followed Jesus along the road” (Mark 10:52).
This short passage teaches us that it's okay to shout out for mercy. Jesus always hears and will stop and pay attention to us just like He did for Bartimaeus. It's also okay to tell Jesus what we want Him to do. He literally invites us to share our deepest longings with Him. Bartimaeus certainly didn't hold back, and he received exactly what he wanted. Jesus will always answer with what is best for us!
PRAYER: Dear Lord, I take You at Your Word; this is what I want You to do for me today: ___________________. By faith, I receive the answer You have for me because You know best. In Your name I pray, Amen!
PRAYER: Dear Lord, I take You at Your Word; this is what I want You to do for me today: ___________________. By faith, I receive the answer You have for me because You know best. In Your name I pray, Amen!
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