Lead Me, Lord

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

~~~ Jeremiah 31: 7-9 ~~~ Psalm 126 ~~~ Hebrews 5: 1-6 ~~~ Mark 10: 46-52 ~~~

 

 "...I will console them and guide them..."

 

"...I will lead them to brooks of water,
on a level road, so that none shall stumble."

 

Every step we take with God as our guide will be blessed.

He will lead us to the most picturesque pastoral scenes

with rolling hills of green grass, level roads,

 and babbling brooks are waiting.

 

The presence of the Lord will give us consolation because

we know he knows the way.

He knows the best way for me personally.

 

 

"The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy."

 

 

When we invite the Lord to walk with us...to guide us...to lead the way;

our eyes will be opened just as Bartimeaus' were.

 

When Jesus beckons you to come to him

rise joyfully and quickly come

before him.

Bartimeaus actually sprang up in his excitement to be healed by Jesus.

Are we that excited to be in the company of Jesus?

Do we rushed with eager anticipation to the church on Sunday?

 

Jesus asks us the same question he asked Bartimaeus...

"What do you want me to do for you?"

 

If we look at this brief meeting between Bartimaeus and Jesus

we see how simple it is to talk to Jesus.

 

Jesus wants us to ask him for what we want

with the understanding that we may not get what we want

as quickly as Bartimaeus' sight was restored.

 

Jesus indicates that it is not the asking,

 but rather his faith that was responsible for his restored sight.

 

When we are touched by God we do not have to asked to follow Jesus...

we want to follow him.

We want to be in his presence.

We want  to give him praise and

thanksgiving for all that he has done for us.

 

Look at the great things the Lord has done for you

and give thanks with joy.