Read Mark 10:46-52

Thursday

Read Mark 10:46-52

46 They came to Jericho, and as Jesus was leaving with his disciples and a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus son of Timaeus was sitting by the road. ⁴⁷When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus! Son of David! Take pity on me!”

48 Many of the people scolded him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David, take pity on me!”

49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”

So they called the blind man. “Cheer up!” they said. “Get up, he is calling you.”

50 He threw off his cloak, jumped up, and came to Jesus.

51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.

“Teacher,” the blind man answered, “I want to see again.”

52 “Go,” Jesus told him, “your faith has made you well.”

At once he was able to see and followed Jesus on the road.

Think

Many people scolded him and told him to be quiet.  But he shouted more loudly, "Son of David, take pity on me!"

People might not scold you when you cry out to God - but sometimes you mock yourself for your faith.  Have the audacity of Bartimaeus who continues to call on Jesus even though others try to keep him quiet.

Pray

Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.