Blind But Not Really
May 6, 2008
Mark 10 v 46, Isaiah 55 v 6
There was something wrong with his eyes, but clearly his heart was functioning perfectly.
Bartimaeus caught Jesus on his way out, and there was every chance that he was going to miss…no doubt he had heard many stories..
Jesus was leaving town
Bartimaeus couldn’t see anything but he perceived everything
This is my chance, my opportunity, because he heard that Jesus was passing by.
The Man, who if you could capture his attention, would do something for you
In his great mercy.
Bartimaeus was determined not to be robbed, and the urgency in his heart grew strong
Then everything went quiet as Jesus stopped
Just for him.
Then Jesus called him and, ignoring the obvious, asked him what he wanted. Then Jesus healed him.
The blind man perceived what we often do not, that there are times when Jesus passes your way, something special and personal can happen.
But, caught up in the multitude, we think we already have Jesus
Seeing, we are often blind to our need of the intimate company of our dearest friend.
Unlike Bartimaeus
We are sometimes not desperate enough
When we are, and cry out, Jesus will stop
Just for you, and just for me.
But be prepared to tell him what you want.
