Jesus said to him, if you are able all things can be done for the one who believes. Immediately the father of the child cried out, “I believe help my unbelief” (Mark 9:23-24 NRSV).
To trust God for something that seems impossible we have to develop a spirit of humility. It is alright to believe when everything is going great but when we are in a dry place or in a cul-de-sac we need to know who it is and what exactly we believe. In our passage today the man who cried out had a son who was demon possessed. This spirit would cause the boy to throw himself in the fire and to self-harm. The father was at his wits end when he came to Jesus. So Jesus asked him the question, do you believe that the boy can be cured? Many of us believe that God can do it but we would rather seek medical advice as the first option. Perhaps the father had no other option, so he exclaims, Lord I believe, but help my unbelief! He humbled himself, trusted in the Lord for the deliverance of his son and received it. Today you may have doubts, but humble yourself, tell the lord of your doubts and receive deliverance in the area of your faith-life that you struggle with!
Read Mark 9:14-29.
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