A Call for Repentance - Day 16: Forgive me Lord for doubting You.

“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 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, but help me overcome my unbelief!””

‭‭Mark‬ ‭9:21-24‬ ‭NLT‬‬

What do you think when you read Jesus’ words, “Anything is possible if a person believes”? Does your mind immediately try to present “evidence” that this is certainly not true concerning you?

Now, God works through our faith. But this faith is not some nebulous quality directed towards some particular desire or need. The faith, the believing, Jesus is referencing in our opening scripture, is faith in Him, believing in Him.

Faith is believing that God is Who He said He is and that He will do what He said He would do.

Sometimes we don’t receive what we had in mind, or we don’t receive it the way we had in mind. However, believing in the Lord comes along with the understanding that He is good, ultimately doing what is best for us, in the way that is best for us. But make no mistake, failure to believe in Him, will never bring what we need and/or want.

We know that Jesus did not do many mighty works in His own hometown because of their unbelief.

“Jesus left that part of the country and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, “Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?” Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.” And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. And he was amazed at their unbelief. Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people.”

‭‭Mark‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Child of God, let’s quit making excuses for our unbelief. Let’s repent of our unbelief. Then let’s do what the man did in our opening scripture: Let’s ask the Lord to help us to overcome our unbelief. Only then will we see great and mighty miracles.

Peace to you.

Jesus is coming! Get ready for Him!

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