“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” (Mark 10:51 NLT).
A blind beggar named Bartimaeus was sitting beside the Jericho road as he heard that Jesus and His disciples were passing by. He yelled for Jesus’ attention, calling Him by His Messianic title, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” The crowd’s attempts to quiet Bartimaeus only made him shout louder. Finally, Jesus called to him, asking what he wanted.
The man’s blindness must have been obvious to anyone. Jesus, who even knew people’s thoughts, surely knew the man was blind. Yet, he asked what he wanted. Bartimaeus quickly replied, “I want to see!” With this answer, Bartimaeus spoke with faith, believing that Jesus could give him his sight.
Jesus knows our needs even before we pray, yet He still listens for us to ask Him in faith. Bartimaeus faithfully expressed his need, received his sight, and followed Jesus. Pray specific prayers.
PRAYER: Dear Father, You know what we need before we ask, yet You desire that we pray specifically that our faith in You might grow. Today, we pray for sight to see where Jesus is already at work that we might follow. And we pray for wisdom and strength to be a blessing to others. In Jesus’ name, amen.