Blind Bartimaeus

Blind Bartimaeus

Bartimaeus . . . began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Be quiet!” many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, “Tell him to come here.” So they called the blind man. “Cheer up,” they said. “Come on, he’s calling you!” Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked.

Mark 10:47-51

Imagine yourself in the scene.

• Who are you? A main character or a bystander?
• Engage your senses. What do you see, smell, hear, taste, and feel?
• What emotions rise up as you imagine yourself in this scene?
• What do you want to say to Jesus in response to his question? Make this your prayer for today.