“Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.’ And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. So Jesus answered and said to him, ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’ The blind man said to Him, ‘Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.’ Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well.’ And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road.”(Mark 10:46-52)
This is one of the greatest images in all of scripture. SO much is taught here. Jesus ALWAYS has time for us, even if we are not perfect or rich or popular. When Bartimaeus cried for mercy, Jesus gave it feely. When Bartimaeus asked for Jesus to do something which no one else was able to do, Jesus did it. Faith makes our lives fulfilling and faith will enable us to call upon the Master for mercy. See Bartimaeus’ reaction... he throws aside perhaps the only thing he has[beggars were pretty poor] and follows after Jesus. Boy, can we take a lesson here. Do you need mercy? Is there something you need, which only Jesus can do? Will you follow the Master in the Way, or sit on the road?
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