He Is Calling You

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! Jesus stopped and said, Call him. So they called the blind man, Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you, 

Mark 10:47-49 

Christ hears the cry of those who call upon Him. Bartimaeus cried loudly and allowed no one to silence him. He wanted Christ to hear him and have mercy upon him. Christ heard his cry and responded. The people near him said, ‘Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.’ This was the most exciting news Bartimaeus could receive. The one Person Who could resolve his most important issue wanted to see him. He had reason to be of good cheer, to rise, and to go to Jesus. We have the same hope because we are dealing with the same Person. We have huge personal issues we want resolved. We have heard of Jesus. We believe He has done miraculously in the lives of others. We have an invitation from Him. ‘Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ In this sense, He has called us. No one else can do for us what He can do. Therefore, we have reason to be of good cheer, to rise, and to go to Him. It is the opportune moment for us. There is no one else like Him, nor anyone else who understand our deepest needs as He does. What is more wonderful is that instead of putting us off, or holding us at arms-length, He has called for us to come to Him with our needs. 

Our Gracious and Welcoming God, 
we rejoice that You know our needs. 
We praise You that You call us to come unto You, 
in order that You may meet those needs. 

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning