Jesus Always Had Time


Do you have a favorite Bible verse? I have a few that I especially love. One of my all time favorite passages in the Bible is found in two little words in Mark 10:49, "Jesus stopped."

Jesus was only about a half a days journey from Jerusalem when he stops. He knew what was coming. When He arrived there he would experience the triumphal entry. What a day that would be. The last supper would take place where Jesus would break the bread, and pass the cup with his disciples. He would head to Gethsemane to pray that night. This would be followed by his betrayal, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. Jesus had quite a week ahead of Him.

A large crowd followed Him out of Jericho and everyone must have wanted his attention. One man managed to get it. Blind Bartimaeus called out, and Jesus stopped.

“Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him,
‘What do you want me to do for you?’ ‘Lord, I want to see,’ he replied. 
Jesus said to him, ‘Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.’
Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.” Luke 18:40-43

Sometimes I don't stop. Sometimes I'm so busy, and so preoccupied with the important things I have to do, I end up not even hearing Blind Bartimaeus when he calls out for help. Yet, to be like Jesus, I know I need to hear those in need when they call.

Let's be people who stop. I've never had anything as important to do as what Jesus was going to do. He was off to save the world. If He could stop, then surely I have time to stop. As we do God will use us to touch people's lives in a way that will change their forever.

That's all for now. I hear someone calling me.

Following the Son,
James A Williams

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