Many
of them told him (Bartimaeus) to be quiet, but he continued to cry out, “Lord,
Son of David, help me!” Jesus stopped and said to them, “Call him.” So, they
said to him, “Be at peace. He has chosen you.” (Mark 10:48-49)
Even though Jesus taught his followers to
look for those needing care, encouraged them to help, and modeled that
behavior, they still often struggled themselves to value people and engage with
them as Jesus did. His response was to instruct them in specific ways to connect
with those in need. He made His people participate. Will you do that? It’s hard
work.
Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, where His
identity and His purpose would be revealed, and the people who followed Him
must have realized He was moving with great purpose and intent – all business.
Surely, they must have thought – He can’t be bothered by one blind man. Not today.
But, when Jesus heard the man’s cry for help, He didn’t simply overrule them.
He engaged them in the work of caring for the man. “Call him – bring him to
me.”
Will you find ways for your people to become
engaged in the work of caring? That is how, and that is when they will begin to
understand.
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