46 They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” 50 So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. 51 Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” 52 Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
Prayer Focus: The word about Jesus and his journey to Jerusalem has spread to the point where a blind beggar sitting beside the road outside of Jericho knows who Jesus is. He shouts, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many order him to be quiet, but he persists by crying out even more loudly. Jesus hears, he stops his journey to Jerusalem, and he engages with Bartimaeus. Where others saw a distraction, Jesus saw a child of God. Pray that you might stop today; pray that you might be willing to be interrupted so that you can bring a little light and love to someone in need.
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