A Blank Check from The Lord

Text: Mark 10:46-51 – And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus in the way.

Christ said we should ask the Father for anything in His Name and He will do it. John 14. God can get so much do in a split of seconds. A lot can still be done this year as God is not limited by time. Our God is unlimited, He can do anything anytime anywhere, all He asks is where is your Faith? He can heal all sickness and can turn around any destiny in no time. God is in-exhaustive in power and provision; Romans 11:33 says O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgements, and his ways past finding out!

The whole needs of mankind cannot deplete His Riches. Phil. 4:19 says But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Though God is so rich, He is ever looking for Vessels to dispense those Riches. That’s why He said ask and it shall be given to you.

If an earthly king can make an offer to Esther (Esther 5:6) of a blank check, how much more our Heavenly King? Romans 8:32 says “He that spared not his own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”

Lessons From Our Above Text

1. Jesus passed through Jericho with no recorded miracle, but on passing out of Jericho, Blind Bartimaeus heard of His passing-by, cried for His Mercy and the Lord hearkened.

2. Just like Blind Bartimaeus, many are spiritually blind, having no vision for their lives, the Lord is here this morning for you to cry out to Him to change your story.

3. We need to pray for the Lord to restore our Vision. Like a blind man, a man without a vision is grossly limited as he is ever dependent on people.

4. Blind Bartimaeus sat by the highway side, we could infer he was staying in a place where he could be seen publicly. In every Service, The Lord Jesus (The Head of The Church) is always passing by for His Believers to call onto Him.

5. Blind Bartimaeus was at the right place at the right time where Jesus was going to pass. I pray you will never miss your day of Glory. In Genesis 27:30, Esau due to carelessness missed his birthright blessing.

Jabez was in a similar position, but he cried to The Lord for a change of position and God granted his request.

1. Blind Bartimaeus persisted. Don’t give up.

2. Have dogged faith.  Faith is the currency to get anything from Heaven.

3. Be expectant.

4. He asked the right thing; that his sight be restored.

In conclusion, an instruction from Jehovah is all we need in life. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus in the way.