Bartimaeus Faith

By Pat

Do you ever allow yourself to feel unworthy of a touch from Jesus? Do you ever let the success, wealth, beauty and power of other people push you to the outskirts of the crowd, or permit society too remind you that you will never attain the status that will catapult you to lofty positions in life?

I think we have all done this in our lives, but those feelings are certainly not from God! That's the devil at work! In Mark 10:46-52, we encounter Bartimaeus, a blind beggar. As Jesus and His disciples and a large crowd were passing him by, he called out to Jesus to have mercy on him, and although he was scolded and told by the crowd to be quiet, he again called out "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"

Jesus heard him and called for him, and when Bartimaeus addressed Jesus and asked for healing he did so with faith, and with the belief that Jesus would and could heal him, regardless of his station in life and the rebukes of the crowd.

Bartimaeus refused to allow himself to be pushed aside by the crowds of life who were trying to convince him that he was not as worthy of Jesus's attention as they were. What a wonderful lesson that is! So remember the next time you feel unworthy of Jesus...we all need to have a little Bartimaues faith!

Pat is a good friend who is passionate about her faith and her family. She works from home supporting a family business, and loves to read, write and garden when she can, and spends every spare moment with her grandkids.