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The Blessing of Blindness
In today’s episode, we dive into the Gospel story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, and reflect on what his encounter with Jesus reveals about our hearts and our need for healing. Bartimaeus meets Jesus not on a mountaintop but in Jericho, the lowest city on earth—symbolic of hitting rock bottom in life. What happens when we encounter God not in success but in failure and helplessness? Zac shares the story of the poorest woman he met in a Kenyan slum and how she was the happiest woman because she encountered God in her poverty as Provider.
Reflection Questions:
Where is my lowest place, and have I encountered God there?
What is in the way of encountering God in my woundedness?
Can I see God in the poverty of my own heart?
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Bible verses quoted:
Matthew 16:17, “Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
*all scripture verses are taken from the World English Bible
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By Zac WierschemIn today’s episode, we dive into the Gospel story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, and reflect on what his encounter with Jesus reveals about our hearts and our need for healing. Bartimaeus meets Jesus not on a mountaintop but in Jericho, the lowest city on earth—symbolic of hitting rock bottom in life. What happens when we encounter God not in success but in failure and helplessness? Zac shares the story of the poorest woman he met in a Kenyan slum and how she was the happiest woman because she encountered God in her poverty as Provider.
Reflection Questions:
Where is my lowest place, and have I encountered God there?
What is in the way of encountering God in my woundedness?
Can I see God in the poverty of my own heart?
Follow Us on Social Media:
Stay connected for updates, pictures, and knowing when a new episode is out!
Bible verses quoted:
Matthew 16:17, “Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
*all scripture verses are taken from the World English Bible