“And
he
(Bartimaeus), casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.” Mk 10:50
Jesus
heard the call of Bartimaeus for the healing of his sight and commanded him to
be called, and Bartimaeus arose “casting
away his garments” both physically and figuratively approached Jesus. This garment
was called a cloak, an outer covering to conceal a common appearance
underneath. In order to work/labor it
was customary to remove the cloak as not to hinder one’s ability to do so. Here he threw it off; full of joy at the
prospect of being healed, and that he might run without impediment to Jesus. In this all should come to Jesus, throwing
away the garments of his own righteousness, that which is cumbersome and
hindering acting only as a false covering of what’s underneath and rise
speedily and run with joy to He who is righteous of following. It’s the cloaks
in one’s life that impede their relationship with the Saviour causing them to
stumble over the very item they are challenged to disrobe when coming to Christ
in honesty.
Those
who cover up and glory in their looks – not in their hearts – dress to please
others.
HSAY…Todd
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