Devotion 9/23, With Jesus “everything is possible!”
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Mark 9:24
In the commotion of the Bible story today, a father is desperate for his son to be well. The disciples aren’t able to send an impure spirit out of him, and chaos erupts when they argue with the local religious leaders. As Jesus comes on the scene, the desperate father looks to him for hope.
Immediately the boy’s father has renewed hope, and he pleads with Jesus to help him overcome his doubts. Jesus sends the spirit shrieking and restores the boy to his father.
Jesus also tells the disciples that sometimes hope and prayer need to go together. Today let’s remember that with Jesus “everything is possible.”
Thank you, Jesus, that you can do all things. Thank you for the reminder and hope of this truth. Help us with our doubts and anxieties to trust you for the answers. Amen.
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