Mark 10:46-52.
COMING out of Jericho, Jesus and. His disciples saw blind Bartimeus being, and when he heard it was Jesus, he cried out, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” Many charged him that he should hold his peace; but he cried a great deal more, “Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called; they said to him, “Be of good cheer, He calleth thee.” He, casting away his garment, rose and came to Jesus and received his sight and followed Him.
Children, do you know that sinners are just like this poor, blind man? They are poor, because whatever they may have of this world, will be burnt up. They are blind, because they do not see God’s dear Son as their only Saviour, whom He has in love given for them. They are helpless, because they are in darkness. (John 3:19.)
Jesus came to save such and to-day He is ready and will receive you as He did poor, blind Bartimeus. Now, dear children, do not wait any longer, but cast aside all excuses; as Bartimeus did his garment, and come to Him, for you may never have the opportunity again. Suppose he had said, “I will wait until to-morrow,” he might never have met the Saviour again, and he, being blind, certainly could not have found Him alone. Will you not, dear children, accept the Saviour while He is near? “Bold, now is the accepted time, behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Cor. 6:2.
“Come to the Saviour, make no delay, Here in His word He’s shown us the way; Here in our midst He is standing to-day, Tenderly saying, ‘Come’.”
M. W. S.
ML 07/09/1899