Blind Bartimaeus Had Faith to See

Mark 10: 46 - 50, Now they came to Jericho. 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!" Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, "Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you." And throwing aside his garment, he rose and came to Jesus. NKJV

In some respects, we are like blind Bartimaeus. He couldn't see Jesus; however, he knew that Jesus was near enough to hear his cry for help. We can't see Jesus, but we, too, know that Jesus is near to us and will hear our pleas for help. Paul teaches us in Romans 10 that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was passing by, he cried out for Him to have mercy on him. This blind man had an infirmity that may have aided his ability to receive healing. Let me explain. 

We're told in Romans 1 and Hebrews 10 that "the just" are to live by faith. Even so, we must also walk by faith and not by sight. Bartimaeus didn't have to overcome the need to "see" Jesus before he placed his faith in Jesus to heal him. He simply believed what he had HEARD concerning Jesus as a Healer. However, in John 20, we learn that Thomas stated he wouldn't believe that Jesus had risen from the dead, unless he saw Him with his own eyes. Unlike blind Bartimaeus, Thomas placed more faith in what he could see than the truth that he had heard. Jesus told Thomas, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." NKJV

We may have problems that plague us. Nevertheless, if we simply believe what the Word declares about our God, then we are blessed. Jesus never told Thomas that he was blessed. He told him that those who believe without having seen Christ, they are blessed. Do you have a need in your life today that requires the Master's touch? Have you heard or read that God will supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus? Then do what blind Bartimaeus did and cry out to the Lord; because you know that He hears you, even though you can't see Him. Thank God that He has given each person the measure of faith. As a result, we can come to know the invisible God through His written Word, which we have heard.

Faith Is Key to Seeing Your Miracle,
Pastor Asa Dockery