I WANT TO SEE

Mark 10:51b - "Master, I want to see".
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For most, it was a big request.  Maybe, most in the crown knows the real personality of Bartimaeus.  And maybe, for most them, he doesn't deserve to be healed.  He doesn't deserve to receive the miracle coming from the Lord.

But Jesus sees through the heart.  He knows if that person is sincere in his request.  He knows if that person is repentant of his sin.  He knows if that person deserve His forgiveness.

He simply knows.  And we can see these all over the Scripture.  The lepers who wants to be healed, the woman suffering from hemorrhage who only wants to touch His garment so she can be cured and the Roman officer who asked Jesus to heal his child.

In all of these, their faith has made them well.

The story of Bartimaeus is a sign of who Jesus is for us.  He is there always and we only need to invite Him in our hearts, seeing with the eyes of faith.  And as He cures us, make sure we neve go blind again.  The change should be permanent.  And as we live our new life with the Lord, may others also see the good and right things in us so they may also know that the Lord our God is really and merciful and loving God.

+ Let us pray:  Almighty Father, forgive me for my unbelief.  Renew my faith with the unstoppable faith that Bartimaeus possessed.  And as I seek Your forgiveness and accept Your love and will, through Your Son, Jesus, may we never stop believing in and loving You.  Amen +