The Special sight of Blind Bartimaeus

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 30th Week - Sunday*

*GOSPEL - Mk 10:46-52*

*First Reading - Jer 31:7-9*

*SECOND READING - Heb 5:1-6*

*The Special sight of Blind Bartimaeus*

*1) Blind Bartimaeus*

The Gospel makes it very clear that Bathimaeus was blind. 

When some one is blind, the physical sight has a problem and the person is not able to perceive anything 

Since Bathimaeus was blind it is propoer to conclude that he was not able to see 

But a careful analysis will reveal the special sight of Bartimaeus

*2) Bathimaeus' Special Sight*

*First of all he was able to precive who the Jesus of Nazareth is*

He only heard that Jesus was passing through that way. But he could perceive who that Jesus of Nazareth is 

His understanding of Jesus was quite different than that of the crowd. 

So this shows that blind Bartimaeus has special sight 

*Secondly he perceived Jesus as the Son of David*

To perceive this one needs special sight or insight 

The title son of David also speaks about the promised Messiah, who will come from the tribe of David

The title *Son of David* also speaks about the divinity, the origin and also the mission of Jesus 

Such a deep knowledge is perceived by Blind Bathimaeus. So his sight belongs to a special category 

*Thirdly : He perceived that, the Crowd was an obstacle to his mission*

When he started to call out the name of Jesus, the crowd rebuked Him and told him to remain silent 

Immediately he perceived that it the crowd was an obstacle to his mission. So he didn't care for them, but kept on shouting. What a special sight of this Bathimaeus

*Fourthly : He perceived that Jesus can Heal him from blindness*

The intention of calling out the name of Jesus is very simple. He perceived or saw that Jesus can heal his blindness 

Once again a blind Bathimaeus is able to see a great power and truth in the life of Jesus 

*Fifthly: He was able to see the way towards Jesus*

When Jesus called him to come near, he simply got up and went towards Jesus 

He new the way towards Jesus. Even though he was blind, but he knew the correct way towards Jesus. What a special sight of this man could be. Surprising

*Sixthly: He left everything and went*

When Jesus called him, he saw that he needed nothing but only Jesus 

So he threw his cloak, and went to meet Jesus 

Seeing that only he needed Jesus and nothing more needs a special sight 

*3) How powerful my sight is?*

Bathimaeus didn't have physical sight. Even then he was able to see greater realities, from the life of Jesus 

I am blessed with special physical eye sight. If so what is my power of seeing the greater realities from the life of Jesus? 

Am I able to see the miraculous power of Jesus in my life? 

Am I able to see the healing power of Jesus in my life? 

Am I able to see the divinity of Jesus in my life? 

Am I able to see that only Jesus is everything and rest of the things count nothing before Jesus?

Am I able to see that there are challenges, obstacles just like the crowd which was trying to stop Bathimaeus? 

Am I able to see that continuous efforts will finally win the battle, as we see in the life of Bathimaeus? 

Am I able to see that Jesus will restore me and you to the original glory? 

*How sharp my sight is???*

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*