In the story of Bartimaeus, we see a picture of the spirit and the attitude one must have to experience the gifts God has for us. As Jesus and his entourage passed through this city, people who wanted to glimpse the master lined the roadway. Bartimaeus was a blind man whose livelihood was begging by the roadside. As Bartimaeus heard the murmuring and commotion of Jesus’ passing, he asked what was happening, and someone told him it was Jesus. Bartimaeus began to call out for Jesus to have mercy on him. People around him hushed him and told him to be quiet. Instead of being offended, he cried out even more. The Bible says Jesus stopped. We are going to get Jesus’ attention when we get desperate. Brother Hughes draws several lessons we can learn from this story. First, Bartimaeus was waiting. He had positioned himself, and when the opportunity came, he took it. Secondly, Bartimaeus ignored the obstacles and hindrances and continued to call for his healing. Finally, he didn’t let what he could not do, keep him from getting what he needed.