By Donna
Wittlif “And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus” (Mark 10:50). How would you make
a living if you were blind? Today there are many ways a blind person can earn money,
but in the time of Bartimaeus, one could only sit by the roadside and endure
the shame of begging. That’s what blind Bartimaeus was doing when he heard that
Jesus was coming his way. Bartimaeus was
desperate for help. He cried loudly, “Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me!”
Over and over his pleas sounded. He grew so loud and persistent that his voice
probably made it hard for the people to hear Jesus’ preaching. Many rebuked him
and told him to shut up. But he kept yelling until Jesus called for him. Then he did an
amazing thing. In his eagerness, he sprang to his feet and cast off his outer
garment. It kept him warm during cold days, and he used it for a blanket when
he had to sleep on the street. But now, it was an impediment to his reaching
Jesus quickly. It was a garment of shame that reminded him of his plight. He
was willing to give it up for a most precious gift—meeting Jesus and receiving
his sight. |
- Donna Wittlif, the founder and first editor of BulletinGold,
lives in Ft. Worth, TX. Donna is a writer of Christian fiction and non-fiction.
Her nonfiction books, God's Desires for You: A Biblical Guide to
Salvation and Our Stronghold in Prayer: A Women's Class Book
and Prayer Journal, are available at Amazon.com: Donna R. Wittlif: books, biography, latest update Donna
lives in Ft. Worth, Texas. |
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Cast Off Your Coat
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