Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
May 17th 2022

Jesus is Passing This Way (I)

When he heard that it was Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Mark 10:47-48 NIV

Bible Reading: Mark 10:46-52

Today’s reading presents the story of the blind Bartimaeus. I can imagine him correcting us anytime werefer to him as blind Bartimaeus‚ “I was blind, but now I can see”. The cause of his blindness was unknown, but one thing we know was that Bartimaeus was not comfortable in his situation. His daily work was arms begging; I can imagine him sitting by the road side singing to get attention from passersby, requesting for their help. The blind Bartimaeus believed that Christ Jesus could heal and restore his sight unlike the Pharisees and the Sadducees who saw Christ Jesus’ miracles daily but refused to believe in Him. May the eyes of our heart be flooded with light so that we may come to know Him (Ephesians 1:18).

It was obvious that Bartimaeus was blind physically, but he could see spiritually. Thus, when Jesus was passing by, Bartimaeus did not allow the people around him to silence him. Rather, he cried out to Jesus, “Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me” and Jesus made him whole. What situation are you passing through today? Do you know that Jesus Christ has the power to turn it around? He is ever near only call upon Him in righteousness and holiness and He will answer. If you are yet to know Him as your personal Lord and Saviour, He is at the door of your heart, knocking and waiting for you. Open unto Him today and just like Bartimaeus, you will receive your sight.

Action Point: pray to God about your situation today.

Intercessory prayer: Lord give sight to the blind in my community in Jesus name.

Hymn: Jesus is passing this way,

This way, today

Jesus is passing this way,

Is passing this way today.