Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
May 18th 2022

Jesus is passing this Way (II)

They told him, “Jesus of Narazeth is passing by” He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Luke 18:37-38 NIV

Bible Reading: Luke 18:37-38

Bartimaeus’ attitude to the opportunity heaven presented him was well-received and maximized. He didn’t only leave his comfort zone, he lived above distractions, and discouragements in and around him. Perhaps, we need to take a step back and reflect on the opportunities God has graciously given us this year. How well did we use them? Did we complain and grumble on our predicaments, rather than rely on His unending grace to help us till the end?

Fanny Crosby, probably the most prolific hymnist in history wrote a hymn that bears the same title as our study. The hymn was inspired by the story of blind Bartimaeus. It is a song of salvation and teaches us to rest in the arms of the Saviour, in order to receive peace and abundant life. The writer although shared the same physical predicament with Bartimaeus, however beyond this, both shared the attitude of embracing every opportunity from God despite the physical limitations. No wonder Bartimaeus cried to Jesus Christ for mercy and the central message of the hymn reads: “Jesus is passing this way; mercy is tenderly pleading; come to the arms of the Saviour; come to His infinite love.”

May we maximize God’s gift unto us in every situation and not give in to discouragements and distractions.

Self-Reflection: How well are you using your God given opportunities?

Intercessory prayer: Pray for boldness for those who are timid and fearful around you.

Hymn: Jesus is passing this way,

This way, today

Jesus is passing this way,

Is passing this way today.