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Encounter # 42:
“Faith--->Wholeness”
Read: Mark 10:46-52

Great multitudes continued to follow Jesus. Bartimaeus was a blind man who was begging along the side of the road. He heard that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. Bartimaeus knew where Jesus was from, but he also knew Who Jesus was. He called Jesus the Son of David. He knew Jesus was the Messiah. Many people know Jesus was born in Bethlehem and grew up in Nazareth. But do they know Him as the Messiah, the Son of David? Blind Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus for mercy. He wasn't seeking money, but he was looking for mercy.

Many people around Bartimaeus told him to be quiet. “Don't bother Jesus.” But he cried louder. He wanted to get Jesus' attention. Never stop crying out to Jesus. Don't let anyone or anything hinder you from calling out to Jesus. What did Jesus do? He stood still. The Son stood still! The blind man got His attention. Jesus commanded Bartimaeus to be called. Now Jesus is calling the blind man. Jesus heard the man's cry for mercy. He always hears those who call on Him in desperation and need.

Bartimaeus cast away his outer cloak which represented his lifestyle as a beggar and leaped up to come to Jesus. What “cloak” is keeping you from coming to Jesus? Sickness? Sin? Addictions? Repent and “cast it off” and run to Jesus. Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man needed to acknowledge his need to Jesus. What did Jesus do? He healed the blind man. What did Jesus say? “Go your way, your faith has made you whole.” Bartimaeus was immediately healed. His faith had made him whole. He wasn't only healed physically, but also spiritually. He received spiritual sight as well. He was saved. His faith had saved him.
Are you calling out to Jesus in faith? He will heal and save you. He will make you whole. Trust Him.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask that you forgive me for my unbelief and that you have mercy on me and heal me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Application: Find someone who needs God's mercy and healing and pray with them and believe God to save, heal and deliver them.

Encounter Jesus: Jesus is with you to make you whole. Reach out to Him now in faith and receive wholeness.


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