Mark 10:51
This is a perfect illustration of how salvation works. Jesus already knew what this man needed, and what he wanted him to do. In fact, Bartimaeus knew that Jesus knew what Bartimaeus wanted. It was obvious to all what Bartimaeus needed. And yet, Jesus still asks what do you want me to do for you? Bartimaeus had to ask. He had to verbalize the faith that he was placing in the Lord Jesus Christ. He had to verbalize his desire for sight.
Salvation works in the same way. Jesus knows that we need to be saved from our sins. Often we know that Jesus knows that we need to be saved from our sins. But we have to ask him to do it. He wants to hear that statement of faith in your question. He wants to hear you ask for what you know only he can provide.
Please understand that the faith is part of the process. We are no more able to save ourselves from sin than we are to give ourselves sight. And asking Christ does not somehow automatically make us healed. But this statement of our faith is part of what the Lord Jesus wants to happen in the miracle. It makes it clear that it is totally dependent upon him, and faith in him. This only makes sense because God is after his glory.
Heavenly father, thank you for the miracle of salvation! Thank you for helping us understand that it all depends upon you. We will depend upon you. We will look to you for everything that we need. You are worthy of our trust and our dependence. You are worthy of our honor and glory. You are worthy of all our praise. Thank you, we love you! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.