What Can Jesus do For You Today?

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!”

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!

He's Calling You

Jesus stopped and said, “Call him!” The disciples called the blind man and told him, “Cheer up! Get up! He’s calling you” (Mark 10:49)!

Greetings,

Bartimaeus was a blind man who had been calling out to Jesus for mercy.  Christ answered by telling His disciples to call Bartimaeus over.  They encouraged Bartimaeus by saying, “Cheer up!” Other versions of this verse have the disciples saying, "Take courage," "Take heart," "Be of good comfort," "Have confidence," and "Be of good cheer!" Why? Because the Miracle Worker had stopped for him and was calling him over; something amazing was about to take place!

When Bartimaeus and Christ finally meet face to face, Bartimaeus has his eyesight restored. And every single time we call on Christ, He stops, He listens, and invites us over too.  So today, cheer up, take courage, and have confidence. The Miracle Worker is calling you, and something amazing always takes place when we are in His presence.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, we are grateful that we can meet face to face with You.  We are comforted because You love us and are listening to us. You are the Miracle Worker, and we invite Your power into our lives. Restore us! Revive us! Renew us! Redeem us! In Your name, we pray, AMEN~