What Do You Want?

That question has two connotations to it. One is, it is said in anger or contempt and is actually a method of answering someone out of aggravation.  I think we all know that connotation well.  The other however is out of love and gives the question a more literal meaning.

The second connotation fulfills the definition of of love the I have used many times in my sermons.  Love always seeks to bless the object of its affection.  In this case, "What do you want?" is a sincere loving question that the person asking truly wishes to be able to fulfill.

Jesus asked this question of Bartimaeus.

Mark 10:45-52

Blind Bartimaeus Receives His Sight

⁴⁶ Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. ⁴⁷ When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

⁴⁸ Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

⁴⁹ Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”

So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” ⁵⁰ Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.

⁵¹ “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him.

The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”

⁵² “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

So I ask this question of all of you, "What do you want?"

Hope to see you all this Sunday, Glick Park.  Times and info to come!    Love, Pastor Kent