Chapter 10 13-16. See EGW comment on Matthew 19:13-15.{5BC 1111.13} 45. See EGW comment on Matthew 9:12, 13.{5BC 1111.14}46-52 (Matthew 20:30-34; Luke 18:35-43). Some With Eyes See Nothing—It is only when the sinner feels the need of a Saviour, that his heart goes after the One who can help him. When Jesus walked among men, it was the sick that wanted a physician. The poor, the afflicted and distressed, followed after Him, to receive the help and comfort which they could not find elsewhere. Blind Bartimaeus is waiting by the wayside; he has waited long to meet Christ. Throngs of people who possess their sight are passing to and fro, but they have no desire to see Jesus. One look of faith would touch His heart of love, and bring them the blessings of His grace; but they know not the sickness and poverty of their souls, and they feel no need of Christ. Not so with the poor blind man. His only hope is in Jesus. As he waits and watches, he hears the tread of many feet, and he eagerly inquires, What means this noise of travel? The by-standers answer that “Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.” With the eagerness of intense desire, he cries, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me!” They try to silence him, but he cries the more vehemently, “Thou Son of David, have mercy on me!” This appeal is heard. His persevering faith is rewarded. Not only is physical sight restored, but the eyes of his understanding are opened. In Christ he sees his Redeemer, and the Sun of Righteousness shines into his soul. All who feel their need of Christ as did blind Bartimaeus, and who will be as earnest and determined as he was, will, like him, receive the blessing which they crave.{5BC 1111.15}

46-52 (Matt. 20,30-34; Luk. 18,35-43). Nogle med øjne ser intet. - Det er kun når synderen mærker behovet for en frelser, at hans hjerte går efter Den som kan hjælpe ham. Da Jesus vandrede blandt mennesker, var det den syge der ønskede en læge. Den fattige, de forpinte og nødlidende, fulgte efter Ham, for at modtage den hjælp og trøst de ellers ikke kunne få. Den blinde Bartimæus ventede i vejsiden; han ventede længe for at møde Kristus. Folkeskarer som har deres øjesyn gik forbi og forbi, men de havde intet ønske om at se Jesus. En blik i tro ville røre ved Hans kærlige hjerte, og bringe dem Hans nådige velsignelser; men de kender ikke deres sjæles sygdom og armod, og de føler ikke noget behov for Kristus. Sådan var det ikke med den stakkels blinde mand. Hans eneste håb er i Jesus. Idet han venter og våger, hører han trampen af mange fødder, og han spørger ivrigt: Hvad betyder denne rejselarm? De omkringstående svarer at "Jesus af Nazaret" kommer forbi. "I iver for det store ønske råber han: "Jesus, du Davids Søn, hav barmhjertighed med mig!" De prøvede at få ham til at tie stille, men han råber med højere styrke: "Du Davids søn, hav barmhjertig med mig!" Denne appel blev hørt. Hans udholdende tro blev belønnet. Ikke kun det fysiske øjesyn blev genoprettet, men øjnene for hans forståelse blev åbnet. I Kristus ser han sin Forløser, og Retfærdighedens sol skinner ind i hans sjæl. Alle som mærker deres behov for Kristus ligesom den blinde Bartimæus, og som vil være lige så alvorlig og besluttet som han var, vil, ligesom ham, modtage den velsignelse som de beder om.