Jesus, Son of David, Have Mercy on Me

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Monday, December 15, 2025

Today’s Text: Mark 10:46–52

Key Verse: Mark 10:47 (NIV): “When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’”

Bartimaeus’ cry, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me,” is perhaps the purest biblical example of expressions of desperate faith in all of Scripture. Coming from a man surrounded by a crowd that tried to silence him. We too should refuse to be quiet when we know our only hope was in the mercy of the Messiah. His blindness could not stop his voice, and the opposition around him could not drown out his expectation. Mercy became his bridge from darkness into light, from sitting by the roadside to following Jesus on the way.

To cry, “Jesus, Son of David,” is to recognize His identity as the promised King, the one with authority to save, heal, and restore. Mercy is not a reward for the qualified, but a gift for those humble enough to admit their need. Bartimaeus did not present a résumé; he presented a cry. When life blinds us with pain, shame, or repeated failure, this same cry—“Have mercy on me”—opens the door for Jesus to step into our story with healing and hope.

This prayer is not weakness; it is weilding spiritual strength and wisdom. Mercy reaches where human strength cannot, washes where guilt has stained, and lifts where regret has weighed us down. In crying for mercy, we lay down pride, self-sufficiency, and pretence, and we pick up surrender. Mercy does not merely pity us; it transforms us, touching the deepest parts of our brokenness and rewriting our testimony.

“Have mercy on me” is a confession, a request, and a declaration of faith all at once. It confesses, “I cannot fix myself.” It requests, “Lord, do for me what I cannot do.” It declares, “I believe You are able and willing.” The same Jesus who stood still for Bartimaeus still stands still for those who call on Him today. Mercy hears the faintest whisper and the loudest scream, and responds with the same power that opened blind eyes on the roadside of Jericho.

This cry is also an invitation to intimacy and transformation. When Jesus asked Bartimaeus, “What do you want me to do for you?”, mercy met honesty. God’s mercy not only changes our condition; it redirects our path. The man who once begged now followed. Those who cry for mercy today are called not just to receive a miracle, but to walk with the Miracle Worker, bearing witness that His compassion is stronger than any darkness.

Action Steps: Honestly identify an area of your life where you need God’s mercy today. Turn “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me” into your personal prayer throughout the day. Refuse to be silenced by shame, fear, or the opinions of others. Share a testimony or word of encouragement about God’s mercy with someone who feels forgotten.

Quote for the Day: “The shortest cry for mercy can open the widest door of miracles.” (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Lord Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. Thank You for hearing the cries that others overlook and for stopping for those the world pushes aside. I bring my weakness, my wounds, and my needs before You today. Open my eyes where I am blind, heal my heart where it is broken, and align my steps to follow You closely. Let Your mercy rewrite my story and make my life a testimony of Your compassion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Thank you for crying out for the mercy of Jesus today. For more encouragement, read: Psalm 51:1, Luke 18:13, Hebrews 4:16.

With all my love and prayers,

Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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