Our scripture today is Mark 10:52 (ESV).
And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.
I wrote this as part of an exercise at a retreat and I’ve shared it before, but it seems to express how I think the man who was healed felt.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I know you’ll be real surprised to get a note from me since I haven’t been able to write for the last 10 years, but I have really amazing news – I can see again! Yes, miraculous is the only way to describe it but here’s what happened. Jesus was coming down the road where I was sitting in my spot. How did I know it was Jesus? I was blind, not deaf! Anyway, I shouted to him, he stopped and asked what I wanted. I told him I wanted to see! Jesus said to me “Go, your faith has healed you” and right then I could see again! I know this is quite a shock, but there’s more – I’m going to Jerusalem with Jesus! I promise I’ll pick up a new cloak the first chance I get. You may think regaining my sight must have made me crazy, but I’ll tell you, once Jesus has touched you, you can’t just go back and sit in your spot anymore.
Your loving son, Bartimaeus
Heavenly Father, we are grateful for a Savior who heals us physically, but more grateful that He came to save us from our sin. Bless us not to go back to our spot, but to follow on the way. Amen.
