PASS ME NOT

 

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

 

PASS ME NOT

 

Luke 18:35-39

35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

 

          Mark identifies this “certain man” as Bartimaeus. In fact, Mark adds that he was commonly referred to by his ailment. This was “blind Bartimaeus.” His ears told him what his eyes could not, that there was a crowd passing by. He asked what it meant.

 

          Bartimaeus had certainly heard of the man called Jesus. He knew that he was a great healer and a kind man. He cried out for mercy, which was his normal employment as a beggar, but this was more than a request for a few coins. The disciples shushed him trying to protect Jesus from the distraction of need, but he only cried louder and louder.

 

          At age 12, I also cried out. I had heard about Jesus the Savior, and I had a great need. Others were finding relief, and I feared Jesus would pass me by. The song the church was singing was Pass me not, O Gentle Savior.

Pass me not, O gentle Savior

Hear my humble cry

While on others Thou art calling

Do not pass me by

 

Savior, Savior

Hear my humble cry

While on others Thou art calling

Do not pass me by

 

Dear, Sweet Jesus, thank you for stopping. My life has never been the same. AMEN