Daily Bible Reading - Tuesday - March 2nd

Reading at the end of our scriptures today Verse 46 we see that Jesus was on the last part of his journey. The crowd would be people who were going up to Jerusalem for the Passover. Mark knew the blind man’s name, perhaps because he became well-known among the disciples of Jesus.

 Bartimaeus, the blind man,  used the words ‘Son of David’. It was one of the names of the Messiah. It meant someone in the family of David. He would be a great king like David and he would defeat the Jews’ enemies. Bartimaeus may not have understood what kind of Messiah Jesus was. But he had the faith to call out for Jesus’ help.  The people told him to stop. They wanted to listen to Jesus, and Bartimaeus was a nuisance. Some people may have been anxious about the words ‘Son of David’. If any Romans had understood that title, there might have been trouble.

Jesus stopped because he was always willing to help someone in need.

 Bartimaeus was so eager to get to Jesus that he threw his coat aside. He may have had it on the ground for people to put money in. Many disciples had left their businesses to follow Jesus. Bartimaeus left his coat in order to go to Jesus.

Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted. Jesus knew what he needed. But he wanted Bartimaeus to ask for it himself.  That right there really got me to thinking.  God knows what we need, He knows what we want, He knows everything about us.  All we have to do is approach Him and ask Him what we want, that’s all He wants us to do.  I guess God wants us to initiate the miracle or our need whatever it may be.  How many times have we sat there and now wanted to ask someone to help?  I know many time for me and whatever the need ones sometimes would go unfilled just cuz of my stubbornness. Philippians 4:6 says “God knows our needs, but he wants us to tell him about them."  Just like our earthly father wants to hear about our problems so he can help, so does our Heavenly Father, He just wants us to come to Him. 

Today’s Reading

Leviticus 25:47-27:13
Mark 10:32-52
Psalm 45:1-17
Proverbs 10:22

Daily Devotional

"…Whatever He says to you, do it"
(John 2:5, NKJV)

When Jesus performed His first miracle, He was at a wedding celebration. His mother knew that in order to see His power at work, there was one key: “Whatever He says, do it." It’s the same way with us today, our obedience opens the door to see His power manifest in our lives. The Scripture says, “If we are willing and obedient, we will eat the good of the land." In other words, we’ll experience God’s abundant blessing when we follow His commands.

Oftentimes, we may be so focused on the thing we are believing for that we overlook simple obedience in other areas. For example, you may need a financial miracle. Maybe you’re tithing and sowing seed like you should, but are you holding unforgiveness toward someone? Is there something else you know you should do?

Today, ask the Lord to search your mind and heart. Don’t let anything block His power. Whatever He says, do it and watch that obedience open the door to His blessing in every area of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, I humbly come to You submitting every area of my life to You. I want to be obedient to You. I want to honor You. Show me any areas of my life where I need to make changes. I bless You today and always. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.