“And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’” – Mark 10:48
Bartimaeus was blind but he could still see many things more clearly than those around him. Though he was blind, he could see that Jesus of Nazareth was the Son of David. He understand that Jesus He was God’s anointed, the Messiah, the Christ. He knew Jesus was the long-promised Messiah Who would rule forever. Though he was blind, Bartimaeus could see that Jesus had the power to heal his blindness. He knew it and had no doubt. Though he was blind, Bartimaeus knew that his faith required him to keep pressing on when the crowd tried to silence him. He would not be discouraged or stopped by anyone. Though he was blind, he knew that he had to persist in his faith and continue calling out to Jesus. For this, he was healed. Jesus said, “Go, your faith has made you well.”
It’s only by faith in Jesus that we’re all made well. Our deepest need is forgiveness for our sins and new spiritual life in relationship with God. That’s only possible through faith in Jesus as Lord. Only Jesus an raise us to life and union with Him and He offers that freely to anyone who will believe with the faith of Bartimaeus.
So, do you see as clearly as Bartimaeus? Do you see the need to cry out to Jesus for mercy and salvation? Do you see Him for who He is? Is He just Jesus to you or is He Christ, Lord, and Son of God? Do you have the absolute faith of a blind man? Do you have faith that will overcome anyone who tries to discourage you from seeking the presence of Jesus?
Jesus really is all that Bartimaeus saw Him to be and much more. Cry out to Jesus in every moment of need. Scripture promises that everyone who calls on Him will be saved. Don’t allow yourself to be silenced by anyone who would discourage your praise, worship, pursuit, and obedience toward Jesus. See Him as He is and seek His mercy for every sore and broken part of yourself. #FollowJesus