Mark 10 - Praying God's Word

Please read Mark 10.

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Meditate on verse 47b.

“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Observe the various reactions of the people to Jesus. 

·      A man was saddened and grieved by Jesus’ answer to his question (vs. 17-22).

·      Jesus’ disciples were amazed and astonished at His words (vs. 23-26).

·      Some followed Jesus with fear (vs. 32).

·      Bartimaeus courageously obeyed the LORD’s command.  This blind beggar jumped up, came to Christ, and boldly told Him what he wanted (vs. 46-52).

Picture blind Bartimaeus begging Jesus to have mercy on him. Stern reproaches to hush only made him beg louder. And when Jesus issued the command to come to Him, he jumped up and came to Christ, despite his inability to see where he was going. Bartimaeus knew what he needed, and he knew Jesus was the One who could meet his need. Jesus granted his request to see because of his faith. 


How do you respond to Jesus? Are you more like the sad, fearful people or Bartimaeus, who faithfully came to Christ fearlessly asking for mercy to regain his sight? 


Pray Mark 10:47 and 50-52 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on _________ and me!

Help us throw aside any hindrance, jump up, and come to You.

We want You to do ________ for us!

Let us hear You say, ‘Your faith has made you well.’

We will follow You.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell