Bartimaeus’ faith was affected by his physical challenges. He was blind and his faith was blinded. He did not have blind faith, but rather blinded faith. Blinded faith comes from need, from desperation, from pain and struggle and from injury … and Bartimaeus was both injured and desperate. His blinded faith frantically led Bartimaeus to find what Jesus had to give. Like Bartimaeus, we have obstacles to face, but Jesus gives healing and mercy by which we can overcome even our blindness and fear. youtu.be/ZS01oHbfOf4