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“When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Mark 10:47 (NIV)

When Jesus walked the earth, He was followed by large crowds of people seeking healing and deliverance. They were intrigued by the Rabi who spoke with them about the kingdom of His Father and was always ready to do good to people He did not even know. Some people who needed His healing touch, however, did not have the means to move around following Him, and it was God’s providence that would bring them in contact with Jesus. And that was the case with a man called Bartimaeus.

Bartimaeus was sitting alongside the road outside Jericho, when he heard Jesus was in the surroundings. Unable to pick up his things and run to the Lord, Bartimaeus did what he could. He shouted, in the hopes that Jesus would hear his cry. And hear, Jesus did. So Jesus told His disciples to bring Bartimaeus to Him. Standing before the Lord, Bartimaeus told Him exactly what he wished for, which was to gain his sight. And that, he did.

A few days ago, my three-year-old grandson, Nio, stubbed his big toe against the corner of a wall while running in the hallway. His dad had already placed a Band-Aid on the toe, but Nio was still inconsolable. A few minutes later, the front door opened and I walked in the house, coming home from work. Before I even had time to set my purse down and kick my heels off, Nio came to me, as he usually does when he gets a “boo-boo,” and waited for me to kiss his toe; and an infinitesimal kind of miracle took place. Shortly after, he was already playing again.

Whether our miracle is something that requires the supernatural intervention of Jesus, or just a kiss by a loving grandparent, we still need to bring our need forward. If you have a need today, trust that your Heavenly Father is listening to your call and He will heal your heart.

“We need You, Father. Hear our cry for help.”

For His Glory

Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life