Pastor John,
I was reading in Mark tonight. I was really touched by the love and compassion Jesus had for the people.
I read about blind Bartimaeus and how, when he heard Jesus pass by, he cried out, “O son of David! Jesus! Have mercy on me.” And at first the people tried to quiet him but he just cried out louder! “Oh son of David have mercy on me!”
Then Jesus called for him! And his disciples said, “Be of good cheer! He’s calling for you!” Whew…can you imagine being blind, begging for mercy, and then the Master calls you to come to him!
Whew I just had to stop and let that scene soak in. Then I had this thought, well actually, this question just came out of my mouth, “How close can I get to you, Lord? Then the flood gates opened!
I just don’t know if this human heart can take in the goodness, the love! I’m just lying here in awe tonight.
Michelle