Just do the Basics Right – A lesson from Bartimaeus

Preached by Apostle Aje Pelser, Harvester cape Town, 8 May 2011

Mark 10:46-52

Bartimaeus was a blind beggar

He had a habit of sitting alongside the road but at the end He would follow Jesus on the Road

He did a few basic things right:

His faith actions helped release his faith in Jesus for his complete recovery

He broke his habit

Was not ashamed to cry out to God

He recognized Jesus: 'Jesus Son of David'

He asked the right questions

'Have sympathy with me in my affliction and help me at once' Wuest's Faith is now Draw on Jesus compassion now Jesus came to a standstill Persevering unashamed faith makes Jesus stand on your behalf and grant your request Jesus responded in Bartimaeus' faith time continuum 'call him at once.'

Messengers were sent to him to tell him to be of good courage, be arising, Jesus is calling you' hear Jesus calling you through the preaching messenger today.

He was obedient:

He threw off his outer garment (blind man's coat) call the old obsolete He leaped up – stand up for what you believe He came to Jesus – when He calls we have the choice to answer

When Jesus asked what he wanted Him to do he answered accurately Be single minded when you pray a double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 1:5-8

He was teachable 

'Rabboni that I may receive my sight'

He called him teacher. Become teachable.  Receive with meekness the implanted Word that is able to save your soul. James 1:21

Jesus said: 'Be going on your way. Your faith has healed you perfectly'

Immediately he recovered his sight and followed Jesus on the Road

What do you really need today?

Are you willing to cast off old ways of thinking?

Can you humble yourself and call on the Name of Jesus?

Are you willing to put your trust in Jesus and follow Him on the way?

Please respond to the message and let us know if we can help you follow Jesus on the way!

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