Which Way To Go?

Have you ever given much thought to blind Bartimaeus?  I read about him today in Mark chapter 10. 

Jesus and his followers were leaving Jericho when Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, was yelling out for Jesus' attention.  "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" 

The crowd tried to silence him but he would have no part of it.  Imagine his desperation!  Jesus, right there!  When would he ever have this opportunity again?  And people are telling him to shut up. 

He yelled all the louder.

I like this next part.  "And Jesus stopped."  He stopped for a poor blind beggar on the street.  And called him. 

"And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus."  V 50. 
Can't you picture his excitement here?  He's going to see Jesus!!  Jesus called HIM!

So Jesus asks him what he would like and Bartimaeus replies that he'd like his sight. 

Jesus replies, "Go your way; your faith has made you well."  Not only did he immediately recover his sight, but this also hints at spiritual salvation. 

Don't miss the next part:  "Immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way."  V 52.

Jesus told him to go on his way but he chose to follow Jesus on His way!  Imagine the possibilities open before Bartimaeus now.  He would no longer need to beg.  He could work.  He could take care of himself.  He could see his loved ones.  He could see his own face!  His entire life would change. 

But instead of going on his own way or running to tell his family, Bartimaeus chose to join the crowd and follow Jesus.  Immediately. 

I love the faith and devotion he shows.