“And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.” Luke 8:35-38 It was just an ordinary day for Bartimaeus. Seated in his usual place along the busy road near Jericho, he clutched his garment close, made sure his beggar’s cup was in front of him, and waited patiently for the sound of footsteps.…