MERCY: Cry out to Jesus, who shows you mercy! Mark 10:48

Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and His disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road. When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” “Be quiet!” many of the people yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” When Jesus heard him, he stopped and said, “Tell him to come here.” So they called the blind man. “Cheer up,” they said. “Come on, He is calling you!” Bartimaeus threw aside his coat, jumped up, and came to Jesus. “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” And Jesus said to him, “Go, for your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus down the road. Mark 10:46-52

Prayer & Praise
As Barimaus, I will not be denied or ashamed to cry out to You for mercy, Lord Jesus. For there is no one besides You who is able to save me from my troubles and show me such great mercy. I praise You for hearing my cry, just as You did for Bartimaeus when people told him to "be quiet." I pray for family members and friends who You know by name that are in a state of desperation and need Your salvation. Please hear their cry for help and open their eyes to see that You are the answer. Hosanna [save now; save us]! I pray in Your mighty name.