Once when Jesus was on his way with Jairus, a synagogue leader to heal his dying daughter, a large crowd followed them. Among the throng was a woman who had been constantly bleeding for twelve years.
As if that were not enough, she had spent all her money on doctors and had only gotten worse. This anonymous woman was unclean according to Jewish law. She could not throw herself at the feet of Jesus in public and plead for mercy as Jairus did but her courage and her faith led her to believe if she could touch his robe she would be healed.
So, she did and she was. Jesus felt the power go out from Him and asked “Who touched me?
His disciples said how can you ask that for everyone is pressing against you.
I am intrigued by His question. I believe He knew exactly who touched Him and why.
She told Him everything and He told her to go in peace her suffering was over. (Mark 5:25-29)
But now they are in Jericho in another large crowd. Bartimaeus, a beggar is calling out to Jesus for mercy. He was told to be quiet but he only shouted louder.
Our Lord called Bartimaeus to come to Him. Did you catch that?
Jesus said “come.” And when Bartimaeus did, Jesus asked, “What do you want me to do for you.”
I don’t know about you but that question brings me to my knees. What Bartimaeus wanted was obvious but Jesus wanted him to ask. (Mark 10:46-52)
My sisters, Jesus knows us inside and out, what we need, when we need, and why we need.
He wants us to come to Him first and then He wants us to tell Him what we want Him to do for us. He wants to hear it from us.
Tell Him now.
Rejoice Evermore. 