Faith In Christ Has Made You Well

The Pharisees could not stump Jesus with trick questions. [1]

The disciples rebuked people for bring children to Jesus. Jesus told His disciples, “Forbid them not.” He blessed the children. [2]

A rich young ruler parted with Jesus rather than with his riches. [3]

Jesus assured His disciples that whoever parts with meaningful relationships and earthly treasures for His sake and for the Gospel’s sake will receive a hundredfold in this life and eternal life in the age to come. [4]

Jesus prophesied to His twelve disciples that the religious leaders would betray Him, that the Gentiles would mock, scourge, spit on, and kill Him, but on the third day He would resurrect. [5]

Jesus told His disciples when they were competing with one another, “Whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” [6]

A blind beggar named Bartimaeus doesn’t want to stump Jesus with hard questions. He doesn’t want to thwart ministry to children. He’s not looking to Jesus for money or position. Amidst all the people with eyes that see, this blindman sees Jesus clearly. He believes in Jesus.

Bartimaeus cried out from his roadside position, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 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. People said to Bartimaeus, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” Throwing aside his beggar garment, he rose and came to Jesus. Jesus asked him, “What do you want Me to do for you?” Bartimaeus responded by saying, “Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.” Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” Immediately, he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road. [7]

“Thank You Lord Jesus for giving to blind Bartimaeus the gift of faith to recognize You as the Messiah. The faith You granted Him made Him well. Please grant us this gift of faith today as well. In our lives, Lord, be glorified. In Your Name, we pray. Amen.”

[1] Mark 10:1-12
[2] Mark 10:13-16
[3] Mark 10:17-22
[4] Mark 10:23-31
[5] Mark 10:32-34
[6] Mark 10:44-45
[7] Mark 10:47-52