Daily Inspiration

“As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.” -Mark 10:46-52

 

Everyone, to some extent or another, is blind to Our Lord. When we rely merely on ourselves, He remains obscured. It was the same in Bartimaeus's day and is still the same today. Every soul in the crowd seems blind to see that Christ walks by each of them. For those who call out to Him, “Jesus, have pity on me,” He answers, “Your faith has saved you.”

 

Seven years ago, this day, I, too, was blind, but the Lord gave me the greatest of blessings. I could not see Him walking with me, but He called out to me and allowed me to see. Once I received my sight, like Bartimaeus, I followed Christ on the Way.

 

The Lord is passing by; call to Him and ask Him to let you see so you may follow him on the Way.

 

Saint Joan of Arc, pray for us.

 

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Jesus, I trust in you!