Hearing, Not Seeing..

Though I had read the book of Luke for 3-5 times, this has never come unto me until now....

Christ Heals Bartimaeus

18:35  Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39  Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, 41 saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?”

He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.” 42  Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.”43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

Yes, from verse 35-38, a nameless blind man- Bartimaeus, kept calling out to Jesus. Moreover this blind man knew all about Jesus, for he knew Jesus being the descendent of David. And this is one of the part that the Lord opened my sight.... Yes, Bartimaeus is conscious of Jesus and His abilities.

Den on the next verse is another eye opener! As it reveals that those around this blind man warned him to be quiet! What is this sentence showing me? 

Okay, take myself as an example. I (Bartimaeus) once was blind, indulged blindly in idols until Lord flung His wide doors to me. And It was during that period, people (pharisees) around me warned & prevented me from further knowing Abba. If i had listened to them, i may be another walking dead soul. But I m so glad that I reacted like Bartimaeus whom persisted in continuosly calling out to Jesus... 

Verse 40-42 tells us that Jesus will never ignore nor forsake anyone calling out to Him. Not only will He reach out towards us but He give sight to the blinds & heal us all!

The gist of these chapter lies on verse 43. Bartimaeus received his sight, and follow Him & glorifying God while the rest must see it then give praises to God! Lord blesses me with His devine wisdom here by showing me that Bartimaeus being blind, did not see to believe & was being healed. While the rest need to see it then give praises to God but may not be able to receive His healing.....

Thus this is another great example of faith comes by hearing, & hearing the word of God..... 

Hallelujah Lord, I thank You for Your devine wisdom given unto me...

AMEN!