11 AUG 23 Friday: A Closer Walk Devotional

 11 AUG 23 Friday: A Closer Walk Devotional

“How long has this been happening? Jesus asked the boy’s father.  He replied, since he was a little boy.  The spirit often throws him into the fire or into the water, trying to kill him.  Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.  What do you mean, If I can? Jesus asked.  Anything is possible if a person believes.  The father instantly cried out, I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.” Mark 9:21-24

Sometimes we face problems that are so big that no one has an answer or solution.  I’ve taken my car to several places or back to the same place repeatedly to get the thing fixed.  They cannot figure it out.  There was a time that one of my kids had a health concern, but at the time there was not any medicine or treatment for it.  It lasted for eighteen years! There was always a concern for a short life or complications that would always be there.

When we are faced with great problems, it can cloud our judgment because all we see is the big issue and nothing else.  Sometimes it causes us to doubt, which is normal.  We doubt when people have failed us or have not been truthful.  There is a sense that doubt is an inability to believe in something or someone.  It causes us to question.  Are they trustworthy? Capable?

Then there is unbelief.  That says I won’t believe it despite the evidence or testimony.  We find this with Martha after Lazurus’ death, Thomas, and the Father in Mark’s passage.  The father asks for help and questions Jesus’ ability to deal with the son’s condition.  No one else was able to fix this problem that has been going on for years.  Thankfully, Jesus condescends to those he intends on manifesting himself toward.  Jesus rebukes the man for his unbelief thereby clearing the fog of his problem to see Jesus for who he is.

Jesus gave faith to the man and healing to his son.  Both are great miracles.  You may be struggling with something in your life.  Do you have a challenge with family? Work? Health? Know that Jesus is ready, willing, and able, and will walk with you through it all.   He is worthy of your trust.

Does God need to help you with your unbelief?

Reading Plan: Psalm 88; 2 Sam. 12:1-14; Acts 19:21-41;  Mark 9:14-29