“As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”” Mark 10:46-49 NIV
Lord Jesus,
Some of the occasions in the gospels are familiar, but it is amazing how they come alive and speak to our own situations. I am not blind or needed to beg. But I do find myself in positions where I needed help and am in danger of fear blinding me.
Thank You that even though Bartimaeus heard voices telling him to be quiet and give up, he persisted in calling out to you. And You not only heard but answered and provided what he needed.
I do not always have an answer and am blind on many occasions in many situations. I do not know what to do for the best. You have been faithful and heard my cry. Help me to trust in the dark days in the foggy days and rejoice in the peaceful days. To be patient and wait Your time. Bartimaeus reminds us not to give up calling. Not to let doubts, others negativity and what we cannot see happening, stop us. Son of David, have mercy on us because we need You and we love You.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ,
For our close family. Love them as they need.
For our extended family, friends, neighbours, those we promised to pray for.
For our fellowship, ministers and congregations. To be active and effective.
For our king and all those in authority (1 Timothy 2:2).
For our Government. Lords and commons. Civil Servants.
For Ukraine and Russia. End war. Disrupt missiles, disrupt Putin’s desires for possession.
For Israel, Lebanon, the Middle East. Drive out hatred and enmity. Send miraculous reconciliation.
For those calling out in loss through bereavement or circumstances. Send spiritual and practical help.
For those born today with sight disabilities and their parents. To see a good future.
For those who are loosing their sight. For those who rear and train guide dogs.
For those who have lost sight of goodness, kindness, hope . . . restore and touch them with love.
For us to step away briefly from busyness and routine and hear You responding to us to bless us.
In Jesus name we pray.
Worship Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Such a powerful chorus . . .
I’m so very ordinary, nothing special on my own.
Oh, I have never walked on water,
And I have never calmed a storm.
Sometimes I’m hiding away from the madness around me
Like a child who’s afraid of the dark
But when I call on Jesus,
All things are possible
I can mount on wings like eagles’ and soar
When I call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
‘Cause He’ll move heaven and earth to come rescue me when I call
Weary brother, broken daughter,
Widowed, widowed lover, you’re not alone
If you’re tired and scared of the madness around you
If you can’t find the strength to carry on
When you call on Jesus,
All things are possible
You can mount on wings like eagles’ and soar
When you call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
‘Cause He’ll move heaven and earth to come rescue you
Call Him in the morning, in the afternoon time
Late in the evening He’ll be there
When your heart is broken,
And you feel discouraged,
You can just remember that He said
He’ll be there
When I call on Jesus,
All things are possible
I can mount on wings like eagles’ and soar
When I call on Jesus,
Mountains are gonna fall
‘Cause He’ll move heaven and earth to come rescue me when I call
Lyrics: Nicole C Mullen