Bartimaeus is Thankful.
I read a post yesterday with this simple title. It really struck me how wonderful it would be to be remembered this way. What if, after all you or I have done or said or accomplished or failed at, this is what was said of us?
Mark 10:46-52
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!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
Sandi, Thank you for this post. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Sunday, Sandi. I pray to see the 'real' in everyday doings...and to look for God's hand in it all. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteTo be remembered for your thankfulness . . . What a wonderful legacy that would be, Sandi. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThat's true faith in action.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Sandi.
Hello dear Sandi!
ReplyDeleteIf you are a true believer faith will heal you!
Have a happy Sunday!
Dimi...
Yes, this is a wonderful story! The man was an actual physical representation of having faith in things we cannot see.
ReplyDeleteIncrease my faith Dear Lord, that I might 'see.' Amen
ReplyDeleteSandi: This is wonderful. I love the stained glass star of David.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful message Sandi. Have a day of blessings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful title, beautiful story, beautiful David's shield!!!
ReplyDeleteBartimaeus is a humble person; he wants no favor, no privilege - just his sight back, and he persisted.
When he got his sight back, he decided to show his thankfulness by following his healer.That's real thankfulness!
One way of faith.
ReplyDeleteGood reminder to be thankful.
ReplyDeleteI love the story of Bartimaeus. We might not have had our physical sight restored; but we have so much to thank our Savior for.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post!!
ReplyDeleteAh the magics and miracles of faith
ReplyDeletewhat would we be without having them
this though is dreadful
I love this story as well. Such a simple story, and yet filled with so much power and joy. Thank you for sharing these verses with us. https://youtu.be/sxabSZBl-Kw This is a song our choir sang a couple of weeks ago. You will enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteUma semana muito abençoada.
ReplyDeleteUm beijo.
Being thankful - a great way to be remembered.
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ReplyDeleteHi Sandi, "What if, after all you or I have done or said or accomplished or failed at, this is what was said of us?" What a perfect question for this week and every week. Thank you Sandi!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderfully appropriate for this beautiful season of Thanksgiving. I hope you have a blessed one. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandi for a beautiful story of healing and reminder to be thankful!!
ReplyDeleteLet the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hello Dear Sandi!
ReplyDeleteHappy and blessed Thanksgiving to you and your family!
I've always liked this verse, and I want to thank you for the gentle reminder of faith, when I've something on my mind. Silly actually, but it's still there. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
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