BARTIMAEUS' WALK WAS A DETERMINED WALK.
When did Bartimaeus begin to walk with Jesus? “Immediately he regained his sight and
began following [Jesus] on the road”
(Mk. 10:52b).
- For Bartimaeus, it was only natural to walk with the One who had healed him.
- For Bartimaeus, it was only natural to keep his eyes on the One who had given him sight.
While Bartimaeus' miracle was physical, your
primary miracle is spiritual. Never forget that your salvation is a miracle!
- Unless God Himself had intervened, you could never be saved.
- Unless God Himself had intervened, you would never see clearly.
Before Jesus encountered you, your heart was
darkened (Rom. 1:21) and your understanding was too (Eph.
4:18). Not only that, but “you were dead
in your trespasses and sins”
(Eph. 2:1).
Bartimaeus teaches us that motion follows the
miracle. In other words, those who receive from Jesus
should walk with Jesus (Col. 2:6-7). You could also state it this way: discipleship
follows decision. Jesus has too many self-professed “followers”
who have made Him an occasional Sunday morning hobby but
not a lifestyle. He has too many who have shown an interest but not much determination.
Have you received Christ Jesus as Lord? Then walk, brother, walk! Walk, sister, walk! You will not
walk with Jesus if you will
not.
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