The Uninhibited Beggar

I have found that sitting on the edge of an overturned rowboat at the shore of a beautiful lake, is a most delightful place to write - the sun on my back with the shade of a Douglas Fir on my legs. God is always with us, isn't He?
This morning, I was studying Mark 10: 46-52, where Jesus heals the blind beggar while walking through the streets of Jericho. I have read this story numerous times, but it is true that the word of God is alive, because today, a specific part of this scripture spoke to my heart like never before.
"Son of David!" he (the beggar) cried, "Jesus! Have pity on me!" Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted all the more. "Son of David! Have pity on me!" Jesus came to a stop. "Call him here!" he said.
There is so much in this part of scripture that could be taken apart and a lesson learned from, but this morning, the beggar's uninhibited determination caught my attention. He did not entirely understand who Jesus was, but he had enough faith to know that He was someone more than special - the Messiah who was coming to save - One in whom he could put his trust. He did not care that his shouting caused an annoyance. He was not deterred by the condescending words to be quiet. He was not going to be invisible, oppressed, and blind one second longer, for His HOPE had arrived and he knew it! When Jesus called him, he did not think twice. He threw off his cloak, jumped up and went to Jesus even though he could not even see. Talk about blind faith? Literally!
So, I had to ask myself the question, am I throwing off everything to run straight to Jesus? Am I letting my own fear, busyness, ruminating, fixing and planning hinder me in my straight on walk to the One who holds my heart - my LIFE? Am I leaping and running despite my inability to see? I want to be this beggar! I want to hold what he held.
While I was writing, my dog came bounding down the path toward the lake like the maniac chocolate lab that he is. He was running back and forth and jumping up and down with a stick in his mouth. I laughed out loud. God truly gave me an image of what the joyful beggar might've looked like after he was healed! (Verse 52)
Let me encourage you as the Lord has encouraged me this morning. When in need, be specific. Place every obstacle aside and go to Jesus directly. Go uninhibited, just as you are, and with faith that is bold and unwavering. HE is asking you now, "What would you like me to do for you?" Share with Him what is on your heart and while you await His provision, experience the joy of the Lord!

Dee M. Kostelyk