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!"Mark 10:46-47
Here is a blind man who recognizes Jesus for who He really is. Bartimaeus cannot see, but he cries out to Jesus, "Son of David," which was a figure of speech to mean "Messiah."
We've seen time after time, in chapters 7-10 of the book of Mark, how so many people had physical sight, but were spiritually blind. They could see Jesus face to face, yet were blind to seeing Him as the Messiah, the Savior, the Redeemer of their sins. So, here comes Bartimaeus with spiritual insight that defies his lack of physical sight. And in his blindness, he sees Jesus clearly! No doubt, he had heard of Jesus from others, and was ready to experience spiritual sight.
Are you living in blindness and in darkness today? Do the things of the Lord look blurry and out of focus? Have you blocked your view of Jesus Christ with the things of the world? Your sights shouldn't be on your looks, or your position in your company, or where your next paycheck will come from. Loss of spiritual sight comes in so many forms today because there are so many distractions. Jesus Christ is so close, but for many, He seems so far away.
These are uncertain times we're living in, but one thing is very certain: Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). Not only is He the only way to salvation and for eternal life, He is the only way out of your present difficulties and tribulations. He is the only One who can give you clarity and vision. Now is the time to seek the Lord and to ask Him for His healing touch.
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