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BUY
Notice that Bartimaeus went from being led to Jesus to following Jesus on his own.
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You Got Next
Bartimaeus’ s story was better with Jesus in it. Your story is better with Jesus in it. Jesus is ready to get you into position to answer the same nine words He said to Bartimaeus:“ What do you want Me to do for you?”
What are you willing to cry out for? What dream is buried in your heart? What miracle are you in desperate need of? What breakthrough are you believing God for?
Perhaps it’ s physical healing, courage to leave an abusive or toxic relationship, financial provision, or supernatural wisdom for a lifealtering decision. Maybe you’ re desperate for deliverance from an unhealthy habit or dangerous addiction. It just might be that you desire reconciliation in your marriage or a strained relationship. Maybe your miracle is to finally find the spouse you’ ve waited for so long, or perhaps you’ re waiting for your prodigal son or daughter to pick up the phone, respond to your text message, or walk through your door.
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Chuck Tate is a pastor, award-winning author of 41 Will Come, cohost of the Revival Town Podcast, and host of the weekly GOD TV program 41 Is Coming with Chuck Tate. This excerpt is adapted from his latest book, Nine Words From Jesus: A Manifesto of Hope to Thrive in the Present and Prevail in the Future. The book is available wherever books are sold. 41