Crying Out #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT #NK #Normankissinger

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Crying Out #NormanKissinger #NK #RTTBROS #Nightlight "Crying Out Above the Crowd: The Faith of Blind Bartimaeus" "And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me." - Mark 10:48 (KJV) In the bustling streets of Jericho, amidst a sea of voices and the shuffling of countless feet, sits a blind man named Bartimaeus. His world is dark, but his heart burns with hope as he hears that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. This is his moment, perhaps his only chance for healing and a new life. Bartimaeus begins to cry out, his voice rising above the crowd, "Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me!" But the crowd, annoyed by his disruption, tries to silence him. They rebuke him, telling him to be quiet. Yet, Bartimaeus refuses to be silenced. He cries out even louder, his faith unwavering in the face of opposition. This story teaches us a powerful lesson about faith and perseverance. Often in our Christian walk, we may face opposition or discouragement from those around us. The "crowd" - be it society, peers, or even well-meaning friends - might try to silence our faith or discourage us from earnestly seeking Jesus. But like Bartimaeus, we must learn to cry out above the noise of the crowd. Our relationship with Jesus is personal, and our needs are known to Him alone. The opinions of others, whether supportive or critical, should not determine how we approach our Savior. Bartimaeus' faith was rewarded. Jesus heard his cry, called him near, and healed him. The same Jesus is listening for our cries today. He's waiting for us to push past the noise, the discouragement, and the opposition to reach out to Him in faith. Let us be inspired by Bartimaeus' persistence. When we have needs that only Jesus can meet, let's not allow the opinions of others to deter us. Whether it's in our prayer life, our worship, or our obedience to God's call, may we have the courage to cry out louder when faced with opposition. Remember, your faith journey is between you and Jesus. The crowd's opinion doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. What matters is your personal encounter with the Savior. So, keep crying out, keep seeking, keep believing. Jesus is listening, and He is ready to respond to your faith. https://linktr.ee/rttbros Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros