The Seeing Bartimaeus

The story of ‘Blind Bartimaeus’ is one quite full of lessons if only we take time to peruse it. At the beginning, we see Jesus coming out of Jericho with His Disciples and great multitudes following Him. Its a quite general perception that the Leader with a large entourage is more often than not usually among the crowd at the forefront and having a larger crowd following. Mr Bartimaeus who at this stage of his life had adapted to the norm of each day’s hustle and bustle, perceived something strange – a larger crowd than usual which to him signified something extraordinary happening. Verse 47 says “when he heard that it was Jesus”, which means he most likely had inquired about the event and his colleagues might have been there with him as well. Having confirmed his enquiry, he cried out for mercy. His cry was quite perturbing that those around him tried to silence him but to no avail; until he got the attention he required. Mark 10: 46-52.
Lessons learnt:
This man understood the situation he was; Do you?
He knew that the power in the Name and Being of Jesus Christ could deliver him and grant him his desires; Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
He had faith that if he had an encounter with Jesus, he WOULD be healed; do you have faith no matter how little? But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.- Hebrews 11:6
To have his encounter with Jesus, he left all that could hinder him i.e. his garment, probably his friends too. You must leave sins and anything or colleagues that would link you to sin; and seek GOD wholeheartedly. Have you done this?
He went straight to his point to ask what he desired. No dilly-dallying when it comes to the king’s business …because the king's business required haste. Know what you want and ask straightway, give thanks more.
The most important lesson of all here is that IMMEDIATELY after he received his desires, he followed Jesus all the way being a Living-Preaching witness-testimony for others to see; and he never went back to the garment he casted away. Have you had encounter with GOD? Does your life preach HIM? Do you go back to your casted garments?
Having realized all these, Are you ready for your own encounter today? Don’t doubt, just believe and go on your knees to meet HIM; He’s calling on you, let Him in.
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.-Revelation 22:17

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