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The Power of Belief
By Bunny | April 16, 2009
A man brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus and said, “If you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” (Mark 9:22) Jesus’ response is a seemingly incredulous, “If you can?” Followed by the simple, yet mind-boggling statement, “Everything is possible for him who believes.” We can imagine that the boy’s father was immediately torn between hope and despair, wanting to believe Jesus yet unable to deny the reality before him. Mark records the father’s desperate response: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Do you sometimes feel like the father of this boy? One moment you’re telling Jesus, “I believe, Lord, I believe,” and then ten seconds later you’re tearing yourself apart, thinking, “Well, I think I believe…but maybe I don’t.”
Remember when the disciples saw Jesus walking on the water toward them? They thought He was a ghost and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s You,” Peter said, “bid me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” He said. Then Peter got out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt me?” (Matthew 14:27-31)
Before this event occurred, Peter had already seen Jesus heal a leper, mute demoniacs, his own mother-in-law, and more. He had even been present when Jesus demonstrated His power over nature by calming the wind. Still, after witnessing all these miracles, Peter wavered on the water. Why? Doubt and fear are the twin foes of faith. It comes to all of us. But like Peter, when we begin to panic and find ourselves sinking, we must cry out in specific and fervent prayer to Jesus, saying, “Lord, save me. I believe. Help my unbelief.” And as Jesus did with Peter and that father, He will immediately reach out and help us, respond to us, deliver us.
By keeping our eyes off our difficulties and fixed on Jesus, we will overcome our doubts and fears and find ourselves walking on the living water of His power, His Word and His promises. We must be unwavering in our faith that God will uphold us no matter what our trial. Each morning, arm yourself before you step out of your home. To keep your heart from wavering, plant these words in your heart by saying, “Everything is possible for him that believes. And I believe.” Then as you pray in faith and in accordance with His will, do not doubt in your heart but believe you will have what you asked that is in line with His Word. Jesus promises that indeed you will have it. He promised! Just keep your eyes on Jesus and your heart filled with His Word, and God will keep you walking on the waters of great expectations.
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