The Blind Man is Healed

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Mark 10:46-52 New International Version

Blind Bartimaeus Receives His Sight

46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”
So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

For Reflection

 Much like the woman who was healed by her courage and her faith, the beggar had faith in the healer, Jesus. This parable challenges the erroneous expectancy that his blindness was caused by his or his father's sin. As a result of their mistaken assumption, Bartimaeus was shunned and "unclean." Jesus' upended that concept. Jesus not only restored the man's physical sight, but he also gave him insight into God's will, and Bartimaeus chose to follow Christ.

Pray

Pray and listen quietly for the whispers of the Holy Spirit to inform you life.  Open your eyes and see the righteous path God has prepared for you.

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