This passage has two parts. Verses 32-45 focus on Jesus talking to his disciples about his death - how it will take place, and how he will rise again. The disciples completely miss the point, and they jockey for position as one of Jesus' favorites. He reminds them, for the second time in this chapter, that the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. Mark 10:45 is a verse worth committing to memory:
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Today's Bible Blast is going to focus on verses 46 -52.
What did Blind Bartimaeus want from Jesus
"Rabbi, I want to see." (v. 51)
And Jesus healed him. Immediately.
Bartimaeus received his sight and followed Jesus.
Isn't that what we really want? To see? I am reminded of the 1970's Godspell song, Day by Day. These words are simple, yet they get at the core of our faith as followers of Jesus:
Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Bartimaeus was blind, so seeing clearly completely changed his life. Seeing Jesus should have the same effect on us! What a joy it is to wake up every day, knowing that we are children of God, and he longs to bless us.
Here is the chorus from another hymn, this one written in 1922. Take a moment to read these words, and remind yourself every day that setting your eyes on Jesus is the only way to live.
| Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace. |
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