Call to Him…. (devo reflection)

Mark 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out saying, “Jesus…have mercy on me!”
Bartimaeus was a blind beggar, but he believed in Jesus—His strength, His power, His love for His children. He believed so strongly that even though he was nothing but a blind beggar, even though he had nothing to offer Jesus but his faith in Him, even though those around him were rebuking him and telling him to be quiet, even though every standard of measure said Bartimaeus was not worthy, he knew his worth in Jesus. He cried out in faith, and Jesus heard him.
Mark 10:48 And many rebuked Him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more….
One of my devotions this morning talked of an accuser, the devil, who every moment of every day tries to convince God that we are not worthy of His love. When I have weeks like this past one, weeks where the exhaustion and overwhelm are so strong, I feel like the devil switches tactics. Instead of trying to convince God that I’m not worthy, a task where he knows he will never be successful, he starts whispering to me about my unworthiness. Jesus, give me the strength to keep reaching for you, despite the noise of this world.
Mark 10:49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call to him.” And they called to the blind man, saying… “Take heart. Get up; He is calling you.”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for Your fierce love and unconditional mercy. I am not worthy, Lord. I can never earn Your favor, but You lavish me with Your grace simply because I am Your beloved child. That truth is hard to wrap my head around, Lord, but help me always to feel it deep within my soul. Help me, like Bartimaeus, to keep calling out to You in faith, Lord. I know You love me. I know You hear me. I know You can heal me. Help me, Lord, to keep crying out to You, to keep shining Your light, to keep telling others of Your great love. Draw me closer. Amen.
Mark 10:50 And throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus.
Have a blessed day.