“If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24
The disciples encountered an evil spirit they could not drive out. A child was plagued by fits that robbed him of self-control and speech. His father brought him to the disciples but nothing changed amidst their actions. It seemed as if all was lost, until…….Jesus showed up.
The boy’s father used the phrase, “If you can.” Jesus did not respond with, “Of course I can, I am the Son of God.” Instead, He taught. It is not just His power, but man’s state of determined faith. The father pled, “Help me overcome my unbelief!” And Jesus did.
Do you ever think all hope is gone? The mess is too deep, the chaos too overwhelming, the inevitable set in stone? Well, you would be wrong. Pray. When you are tired and think God is deaf, He is not. Fast and pray and don’t forget to include your request for a little more faith than you had before. Then get ready for the miracles.
Love,
Gretchen