Multivitamins - Fuel Your Faith in 5-Minutes (Pt. 3)Àpẹrẹ

Day 23: What You're Carrying

Have you ever been laughed at, or even persecuted for your faith? Have you ever found those around you suggesting that you’re over the top in your devotional life and that your prayers are ineffective?

A man in the Bible named Bartimaeus can certainly relate to this struggle. Upon realising that Jesus was walking by him, he cried out and asked that he would have mercy on him. The word tells us that most of the people around Bartimaeus told him to be quiet. Interestingly though, this just made him cry out all the more.

“What do you want me to do for you?”Jesus asked him.

The blind man said, “Rabbi,I want to see.”

“Go,”said Jesus,“your faith has healed you.”Immediately he received his sight and followedJesus along the road. (Mark 10:51–52 NIV)

Jesus healed the man who others had told to give up crying out. Bartimaeus was desperate enough for the touch of Jesus that he didn't care what others thought. Even if those around you have suggested it’s time to throw in the towel, don’t stop crying out to your ever-present, almighty God, today. He still hears, he still acts, he still moves.

Prayer Reflection: Have you quieted your cry because of others’ opinions? Ask God to reignite your boldness and help you persevere.