He Cried Out

Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means son of Timaeus), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth he began to shout, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, Son of David, have mercy on me! 

Mark 10:46-48 

Bartimaeus was a man who was seizing an opportunity. Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. Who knew if He would ever pass this way again? Bartimaeus had heard of Him. He realized this Man could do him good if anyone could. He had apparently some knowledge of Christ’s reputation. Therefore, at the opportune moment he cried out to get Christ’s attention. He called upon Him directly, loudly, and persistently. He was not about to let this opportunity go. As people around him tried to silence him, he responded by crying louder. This was the cry of a desperate soul for the ears of the Great Physician. Bartimaeus ignored the would-be silencers. We believe Christ can do us good. In the face of all the naysayers we cry out to Him to intervene in our life. Our needs are physical, mental, spiritual, and social. We have heard of Christ and believe He can do us good. Perhaps others would counsel us to be less vocal. They may even seek to silence us. We cannot allow them and their opinions to put us off seeking Him. This man had his opportunity and he made the most of it. We have our opportunity. Let us allow no person or opinion to keep us from crying out to the One Who can do us good.  

Our Kind and Gracious Savior, 
we rejoice that You give us every reason to seek You. 
We praise You that as we call unto You, 
You will answer us according to Your will. 

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning