06/22/2026
When Jesus asked Bartimaeus, who was blind, “What do you want me to do for you?”, and he replied, “Rabbi, I want to see.”, it revealed that although he was physically blind, spiritually Bartimaeus was the only one who could see how much he needed Jesus.
Bartimaeus’s request wasn’t rooted in pride like the Pharisees, or comfort like the rich young ruler, or ambition like the disciples. His request came from desperation. It revealed that he truly believed Jesus was the Messiah. It aligned with what Jesus came to do—restore, heal, and save.
The problem isn’t that we want too much—it’s that we settle for too little.
We miss Jesus, and we settle. When you hold up to what Jesus offers us:
o Infinite joy�o Lasting fulfillment�o Kingdom purpose
o Eternal hope/Salvation�o Grace for all the moments when you get it wrong�o Freedom and redemption from sin that will ruin your life and relationships
o A way of life to follow that leads to life and changes how you live, parent, handle relationships, and walk through tragedy
When you hold that up against all that we fool about with and want, our desires are much too small! When we start seeing Jesus clearly, that’s when we stop settling.
If you missed Part 2 of our message series “Questioning Jesus” this past weekend, have questions, or want to learn more, let us know!
