The Last Time

THE LAST TIME

Mark 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.

47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

48 And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

49 And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.

50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

51 And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.

52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Jesus had just come out of Jericho where Zacchaeus had been converted. This was the last time Jesus was at Jericho and as He left there was blind Bartimaeus sitting begging . But he knew Jesus could heal him and began to cry out. This was his last chance as Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem and there to be crucified. The crowd tried to hush Bartimaeus but he cried even louder. I don’t know if he realized this was his last chance to get to Jesus and be healed but at any rate he was persistent. He went to Jesus and came away seeing that day. This was his last opportunity and he took full advantage of it. Some say if he really wanted to get to Jesus someone would have taken him to Jesus. I don’t know about that. What do you think men would do today?

It was his last opportunity. Friend, when will be your last opportunity? Some say they will get saved someday, but what if today was the last time you had that opportunity? What if you are needing something from the Lord today in your life, healing physically or spiritually, what ever the need do you realize this day could be the last time you have that opportunity. If the Spirit draws you and you don’t heed, what will you do if He doesn’t draw you again. This could be the last time for you. What will you do?

Take advantage of every opportunity you have to come to Jesus for whatever need you have. Don’t miss out on the last time He calls.

Have a great day!