“What do you want me to do for you?””
If you missed it the first or the hundredth time, don’t worry. God’s still on the line.
This Week’s Study Guide
Scripture: Mark 10:46–52
(Pay attention to what the crowd says, and what Bartimaeus does anyway.)
Mark 10:46-52 (NRSV)
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.
Reflection:
When Jesus asks, he is listening.
Healing from honest asking, not assumptions, and Jesus knew it.
Questions for Reflection or Small Group:
- What do you want Jesus to do for you right now. Really?
- Have you named that desire out loud to God?
- What fear might be keeping you from asking boldly?
Spiritual Practice for the Weekend:
Pray your deepest desire aloud: skip the filters & justifications.
Just say it.
And then sit for a moment with this phrase: “Jesus is listening.”