A Daily Devotion for Tuesday, November 18
- ontrakk
- Nov 18, 2025
- 2 min read
Mark 10:46-52
Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. “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 followed Jesus along the road.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
There are certainly times in my life when I don’t know what to do to solve a problem. My issue often is this: Is there something I should be saying or doing that would make things better or fix things? Is there something I am missing? This line of thinking leads to much angst and worry. Unfortunately it is where my brain often settles in. I am realizing this morning as I write this, that this thinking is contrary to God’s will for me, as I am told to trust Him, to not be anxious about anything, and to turn to Him always in prayer and petition, with thanksgiving.
Holy Lord, I come to you this morning humbled and asking forgiveness. You are greater and more powerful than any pain I may experience. You are ever-present, willing to lead and guide and forgive. I trust you with everything. Amen
Becky, transforming
Mark 10:46-52. Proverbs 3:5-6. Led by God
Even without phones, the internet, and other modern devices, the word about Jesus , the Messiah spread quickly throughout the region. Crowds of people followed him everywhere and surrounded him when he stopped. Many, of course, sought healing, but others were just amazed by his words and actions. I really wish (and pray) that someone like Jesus would come and help change the world we are living in today. A leader who cares. Someone we can trust. Someone who follows Jesus not Satan.
Prayer: Gracious God, help us find leaders who are led by You to do your will for the good of us all. AMEN
Mark 10:46-52/Proverbs 3:5-6
The writer of this morning’s reflection in The Upper Room nicely linked the two passages. Bartimaeus clearly had a need, but it was his trust in Jesus that led to his healing. His own understanding of his situation was probably a resignation to being sightless for the rest of his life. Faith allowed him to put that aside and submit to Christ. With this, he was healed. There are certainly issues in our lives that seem to be without earthly solutions. It is precisely those things we should offer most fervently to God, trusting that our prayers are heard and God’s will be done for our good and the good of those for whom we pray.
Prayer…