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HOW CAN THE BLIND SEE?
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Mark 10:46-52

Matthew 20:29-34

 

“…Lord, that I might

receive my sight.”

 

HOW CAN THE BLIND SEE?
 
Jericho is the oldest city in the world. It is also the lowest city on earth (258 metres or 846 feet below sea level). In this city, we find the very rich like Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) and the very poor like Bartimaeus. In this city, we find Jesus saving the very rich and also the very poor.
 
When Jesus arrived at Jericho, two blind men pleaded with Him for healing. One of them was named Bartimaeus who was not only blind, but also a beggar. He addressed Jesus of Nazareth as the Son of David. He believed that Jesus was the promised Messiah—a title the religious leaders of Israel refused to use on Jesus due to their unbelief. The Lord took pity on Bartimaeus and his companion. When Jesus asked what they wanted Him to do for them, they replied that they wanted their sight. By the power of His word, Jesus opened their eyes. Their spiritual sight resulted in their physical sight. Jesus said, “thy faith hath made thee whole [and saved thee].” And they followed Jesus as He walked on, and glorified God.
 
Bartimaeus though physically blind, had spiritual sight. And how did he see spiritually especially the fact that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of David? It must be through his ears for he must have heard of Jesus and His teachings, and understood and believed that He was truly the promised Saviour. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom 10:17). He believed Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecy of 2 Samuel 7:12,13, that He is the greater Son of David.
 
Bartimaeus showed his faith by his humility, for he cried out saying, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me” (Mark 10:47). He did not think himself to be worthy of anything, but begged the Lord for mercy, for if the Lord be willing, He can certainly save and heal. Jesus was willing, for He, as God, “giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Pet 5:5-7).
 
THOUGHT: Better to be physically blind than to be spiritually blind.
PRAYER: (Pray for spiritual eyes to see the glory of God and understand the Holy Scriptures.)

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