DON'T HOLD BACK

I came across this passage as I was flipping through my notebook/journal and God reminded me of something Jesus had spoken to my heart concerning it a while back.  Take a look at it with me.

Mark 10:46-52(NIV)

Blind Bartimaeus Receives His Sight

46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

48 Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”

So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.”50 Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.

51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.

The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

What I want to encourage you with today is short and simple:

If Jesus is your treasure, NEVER contain your excitement and passion and joy over him because of what others may think. Bartimaeus didn't.  They tried to quiet him but his excitement over Jesus was greater.  You see, when you truly know who Jesus is and you have an encounter with Him, it is impossible to contain yourself!  You are never the same! Bartimaeus was never the same again! 

PEOPLE NEED TO SEE THAT IN YOU!  SHARE YOUR EXCITEMENT. SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR JESUS.  IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT OTHERS THINK!