Keep Believing

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These are all the reasons why I didn't post yesterday. And I am truly sorry. Despite my working til late into the evening yesterday, I am still here bright and early working this morning. So, why not bless you with the post you missed?

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The last couple of days I've been thinking on the father of the demoniac child who was told about in Mark 9:14-27.

This man had been through all sorts of trouble trying to help take care of his son from the time the boy was a child. He had to rescue his son from fires, from drowning, from harming his own self. This father had to do all of this while his son could not utter a word.

Then, he hears about the miracles that Jesus is doing and brings his son thinking that maybe they could help.

Imagine his disappointment and hurt seeing the disciples lay hands on his son to no avail.

No wonder when Jesus said that anything was possible to those that believed, the father cried out: "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief." (Mark 9:24)

That is sort of where I am right now. I've heard about the miracles God can do. I've seen things in my own life that I know only God could have worked. Yet, I am dealing every day with a person who is in need of a miracle. I am caring for someone who is so dear to me that is not completely whole.

I believe that God can do it, but Lord... help with the part of me that doubts at times.

Thankfully, the story doesn't end with the disciples attempt. Jesus knew exactly what it took to heal the boy.  He spoke the words of life, and the boy was healed.

We all are facing some kind of trial or situation that is pushing our faith to another level. We might have been able to easily believe God for other things, but this more difficult situation may be causing us to hesitate in our stance.

We cannot allow what's going on to keep us from our miracle. We cannot let disappointment deter us from our destiny. We have to continue to believe. We have to cry out to the Lord for strength to continue to believe.

We can't give up! We can't lose hope. We have to continue to stand in faith. The Jesus who was able to heal the demoniac boy is our King and Redeemer. He can deliver us from our afflictions in the same way. We must continue to trust.

Verse of the Day: But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26