“He cried in a loud voice, “Son of David, have mercy on me!””(Mark 10: 48)

Bartimaeus began shouting in a moderate volume, but because the crowd ordered him to be quiet, he cried out even more loudly. His courage is not altered by the opposition of others. He has already found the door to salvation.

The title of the ‘Son of David’ recognizes the regal purpose of Jesus’ life, and it also expresses the intimate relationship between himself and Jesus. This is because each Israelite recognizes David as their King, and thus they are a family. This relationship gave the blind Bartimaeus his courage to approach Jesus. “He threw off his cloak, sprang up and came to Jesus.” Although he could not see, he knew where Jesus was by intuition.

“What do you want me to do for you?” This phrase is very familiar to us. Jesus posed the same question to John and James. Although Jesus already knew the desires of our hearts, he wanted us to tell him. “Have mercy on me!” Bartimaeus wished to see again. Jesus not only restored his sight; He also gave him a glimpse of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said to him, “Your faith has made you well.” Bartimaeus’ body and soul have been made complete. When we sincerely cry out to Jesus, He will always be there to listen.