Bartimaeus the Blind (Mark 10:46-52)
Lessons drawn
Verse 50
- Going to meet Jesus, he threw his garment aside (the garment was probably used in covering himself) but this time, he let go of it. He wanted to meet with Jesus as he is; unashamedly.
Verse 51
- Getting to Jesus in his state/as he is, Jesus still asked him what he wanted/why was he calling on Him? You may ask, does that mean Jesus did not see/know that Bartimaeus was blind? Why would Jesus asked him?
- Jesus simply wanted him to speak for himself, personally make his request and confess with his mouth.
- As children of God, God wants us to come to Him with our requests; though he knows what we need. He still leaves us with the responsibility to ask (Matt 7:7-8).
Verse 52
- God answers our prayers/requests when we come and call on Him in faith.
SELAH
- Who do you call on/turn to or run to in times of need?
- When you come to God what do you do? Explain your situation or make your request known?