FAITH CAPSULE: Many can see, but are yet spiritually blinded.

Mark 10:46-52

Despite the fact that blind Bartimaeus was at the right location at the right time to connect with his healing, he refused to allow any force to deny him his well deserved healing. To be positioned where Jesus is passing by is undoubtedly a well deserved blessing. Among the reasons of His coming was to deliver and preserve in every area of life that will add up to having life and having it abundantly. Today, so many Bartimaeus’ are actually positioned in the right place at the right time, but cannot connect with their healing. The Bible recorded about Jesus, “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!’” (Mark 11:46-47) Clearly, Bartimaeus’ healing began at the point where he was able to hear about Jesus. His physical blindness could not interfere with his hearing that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. Many had eyes and ears but could not see Jesus passing by neither could they hear about Jesus. Bartimaeus, a blind man, heard about Jesus and called out. Forces around him could not deny him his miracle despite the physical loss of his sight. The major force that could have denied Bartimaeus was the multitude. Bartimaeus understood well enough that the name of Jesus was all that he needed. As a result of his understanding, the multitude’s attempt to discourage him and shut him up failed and could not prevail. In the location at which you can receive your deliverance, are you paying attention to forces of discouragement and hindrance or are you paying attention to your understanding about your Lord and Savior? The Bible recorded how the multitude (force of hindrance) attempted to deny Bartimaeus. “Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, ’Son of David, have mercy on me!’”(Mark 10:48) Bartimaeus could care less and cried out even more. He denied giving attention to the multitude. Bartimaeus’ cry caused Jesus to respond and give him attention. With Jesus’ attention, the same crowd that attempted to silence Bartimaeus also responded saying, “…Be of good cheer. Rise He is calling you.” (Mark 11:49) It is not enough to know about whom you believe but to actually know Him and be known in Him is what will put His mark on your life. The cry of Bartimaeus, “Jesus, Son of David” was the one that represented knowing Jesus. Bartimaeus was blind in the physical but he did have spiritual insight. Many can see, but are yet spiritually blinded. What about you?  

Prayer for today: Jesus, son of David, have mercy. Cause the eyes of my heart to be opened.