#173

[@peterwalsh8374]

very interesting and thoughtful response. Thank you

[@mikelewis4792]

Hi - great message - thanks for sharing!!!

[@CG0V]

Excellent!

[@stmarksnewcanaan]

Thank you!

[@DDahling]

The cries of Bartimaeus touch the caring heart of Jesus. He stopped and asked for Bartimaeus to come to him. Why did Jesus not go to him since he was blind? Was it a test of Bartimaeus’ faith? A person needs to make a response: he/she needs to express his/her faith. Not that the call did not come directly from Jesus but came through others. Though it came secondhand, the call was still valid. In our day, this is probably the only way we can receive Christ’s call - through the church and the proclamation of the Gospel; “He who hears you,” says Jesus, “hears me

[@MichaelRamsey-m3o]

Dean Andrew, come to Christ-Westerly (Jim Annand's former parish) and preach!!!