Mr David Cartwright read Mark 10 vs. 45-52 Bartimaeus.
He cried out "Jesus thou son of David have mercy on me
He acknowledged who Jesus was, and he acknowledged his need.
The Apostle Paul was someone who at first persecuted Christians but then he accepted that Jesus had made Himself of no reputation but God had exalted Him and given Him a name above every name. Paul changed, his life was turned around.
Bartimaeus took the opportunity as Jesus was passing through Jericho he cried out
The rich man missed out in Luke 16 he didn't take his opportunity. Don't miss this opportunity tonight.
We can't pay for or earn our Salvation and every sin has to be paid for, Jesus paid the price when He died on the cross to bear God's judgement for sin so that we wouldn't have to.
The people told Bartimaeus to be quiet but Jesus stopped and stood still, He will always listen to those who cry out to Him.
Bartimaeus answered Jesus and said that he wanted to receive his sight after Jesus had asked him what he wanted. What would you ask for money, fame, power, or would you ask for forgiveness and Salvation.
He left behind his garment that was of value to him and came to Jesus don't let anything hold you back, his Faith gave him his sight his first view was Jesus.
Salvation is just the start we need to grow in Grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, and serve Him.
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