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Eye-opening Lessons from a blind man

This past Wednesday March 21 I ministered from Mark 10:46-52. I have listed the main points below and I hope as you review them that God will speak to your heart also.

I. We must assume responsibility for our own (life) or moment in time. (Mark 10:47)

     A. Bartimaeus refused to surrender the responsibility of the outcome of his life to others

II. Believe that you can change and become what God wants you to be in this life (Mark 10:51)

     A. Bartimaeus said to the Lord "I want to See".

     B. People will try to force you into a mold of their own choosing, if Bartimaeus would have allowed the                                people around him to do this then he would have never received his miracle. He believed change in his situation was possible, and so must you!

III. Stop worrying about what people think or say about you! (Mark 10:48)

     A. In Acts 28:3-6 the Apostle Paul realized that people were going to think what they wanted too so he might as well not be distracted by other people's opinion and continue to do the Lord's work!

IV. Ideal circumstances are rare, so be ready to press your way into the kingdom of God.(Mark 10:49)

    A. Bartimaeus could not afford to wait until things were perfect. He took advantage of the opportunity that was before him and as untimely as it seemed to others Bartimaeus knew it was his time and he walked away with a life changing miracle.

    B. What is it that you have been waiting for? Start pressing in order to begin receiving!
   



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