Faith In Action

Good Morning!! A father brought his son, who had an affliction from childhood,...to see if Jesus would heal him. He first ran into Jesus' disciples and asked them for help, but they could not. By the time he finally got to see Jesus, there was a growing doubt in his mind as to whether his son could ever be healed. And the instant he comes into the presence of Jesus, with his son wallowing on the ground, foaming at the mouth,...He timidly puts his request to Jesus, "if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us." Only to have Jesus throw the ball back in his court, "everything is possible for one who believes."

Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"—Mark 9:24 (NIV)

Can you imagine how hard this father must have struggled, looking for the right words,...the right response. Finally, through his tears, he gives this confession: First, he calls Jesus his Lord. He knows Jesus has authority that is not of this world and humbles himself before him. Then he cries out, "I believe!" This is not an arrogant presumption that he has the faith Jesus requires, but a sincere statement of why he came to Jesus in the first place. Finally, he admits his fear and doubt, and runs to the right place for help: "help me overcome my unbelief." Without realizing it, this father displayed exactly what great faith looks like! 

Genuine faith does not trust in one's own ability to believe,...to work,...or to obey. True faith looks to Christ, to fulfill all our gaping inadequacies.

Lord, we too believe,...help our unbelief. Amen.

"God goes before us, follows behind us, and hems us safe inside the realm of His protection."