ON YOUR MARK: WEEK 10 DAY 5

Mark 10:46-53

Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus

46 And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 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!” 48 And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; he is calling you.” 50 And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to him, “Rabbi, let me recover my sight.” 52 And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.

Bartimaeus was poor in many ways. He knew his need was great, and that Jesus was the only answer. Bartimaeus’ title of Jesus as “Son of David” (Mark 10:48) is a declaration that he believed Jesus was the Messiah, the promised Savior, and he cried out to Him. He was not too proud to beg, literally for Jesus’ help. Jesus responded quickly to Bartimaeus, healing him and commending his faith.

In the sermon on the mount, Jesus shared the following statement:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).

Those who are poor in spirit know that they need Jesus desperately. They are not too proud to call on the name of the Lord for salvation, strength, protection, and hope. Are you poor in spirit today? 

Cheer up! Get on your feet! He’s calling you!