As we go a bit deeper into the Warrior’s Press Forward, we need to
see the difference between the Believer and the World. As His anointed, it is
on each of us to stand firm on what He has promised to us, no matter what the
current situation may look like.
God based resolutions are different. There is always a higher
purpose to the tasks that He calls us toward. There is always a journey to
take, and we have what we need to achieve success, if we are willing to take up
the challenge.
Blind Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52 (Amplified)
46 Then they came to Jericho. And as He was
leaving Jericho with His disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind
beggar, a son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside.
47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of
Nazareth, he began to shout, saying, Jesus, Son of David, have pity and mercy on me [now]!
48 And many severely censured and reproved him, telling him to keep still,
but he kept on shouting out all the more, You Son of David, have pity and mercy on me [now]!
49 And Jesus stopped and said, Call him. And
they called the blind man, telling him, Take courage! Get up! He is calling you.
50 And throwing off his outer garment, he
leaped up and came to Jesus.
51 And Jesus said to him, What do you want Me
to do for you? And the blind man said to Him, Master, let me receive my sight.
52 And Jesus said to him, Go your way; your
faith has healed you. And at once he received his sight and accompanied Jesus
on the road.
Reading this, I ask you again (see Part 1) – when did this beggar
receive his healing? The World would say
it is in verse 52, after he spoke with Jesus and touched Him. I submit to you that he received his miracle
in verse 47, when he began to boldly shout to his Savior for his healing. When
the disciples (v48) tried to silence him, based on their view of “what is the
proper thing to do”, he responded with the strength, defiance, and
determination of an anointed Warrior. Their admonitions only made him cry out
louder and with MORE conviction!
In verse 51, Jesus knows that He is about to turn Faith into
Manifestation for the World to see. It is clear that the power of God produced
yet another miracle for the disciples and the followers. Warriors anointed by God and chosen for a
task MUST display the determination to Seek Him no matter what it takes. If you
are willing to swim against the tide, and defy decorum for the sake of His
Glory – then step forward with Bold Conviction!
Each of us has been given access to the determination and will of
the woman in Mark 5. Each of us also has
access to the bold Faith of a blind beggar. The question is always the same, when the
situation and the World cry out for it; will you have the strength and
confidence within yourself to access it and demonstrate it? Do you believe that you have the Victory when
the current situation screams that you are a defeated soldier? When you are bleeding, will you quit the
fight? The World will present you with multiple chances to conform and step
aside – what will you, His Warrior, do then? As His Warrior, your answer must
be that the Victory IS yours. You must believe that you will receive His Hand
on you at the appropriate time, and that His Victory for you will be seen by
Everyone.
Your Faith cannot be ashamed. Your Anointing cannot be hidden.
Your battle and your blood are what He requires of you – pay the price for His
Plan and your victory is assured! The battles that you fight every day in your
walk with Him are just a part of the “iron sharpens iron” adage. You have the tools – be BOLD enough to use
them!
Blessings,
Bryan
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