In our gospel this week we hear the story of the blind Bartimeaous, who throws away his cloak in total trust, obedience and faith in the Lord. He doesn’t walk away because the cost is too steep (the wealthy man). He doesn’t place conditions for following (James and John). His cloak is all he has, but he does not hesitate. He has total faith and total trust in Jesus. And he follows him with total commitment. We too are called to bring our needs to Jesus and to have total trust that he will provide for all that we need.
As Vincentians, we should not look within ourselves for answers to our problems or those of our brothers and sisters in need. We should look only in one place. We should look to God, turning to him in prayer, and listening intently for the answers he provides. Do we have total trust that God will provide us the answers we need? Are we willing to walk away from any conditions on our requests to God? Are the prayers we lift up to our Lord filled with requests or filled with a seeking of His will?
Lord Jesus, help me to trust in you as Bartimeaous did. Give me the courage to let go of all that keeps me from a total commitment to you. Help me to seek your will in all things. We pray all of this in your name. Amen
Deacon Mike