Faith for What?
"Lord, I do believe. Help me with my unbelief!" The cry was heartfelt. I came from the lips of a father desperate to see his son made whole. It came in response to a statement that sounded preposterous, unless you knew the person who said it well enough to appreciate its profound truth.
You can read the full story in Mark ch.9 - around verse 24.
The words that provoked this outburst were: "All things are possible to him who believes." They were said by Jesus.
He said it to make a point. A very specific, clear one. He had been approached by this family, saying, "If you can do something..."
IF?!?
You come towards the Lord of the Universe, its Creator and Sustainer, who holds all power over all things and suggest that it might be possible that He can possibly improve the boy's situation, but you're not too sure - it may be too big a job?
IF?!?
A perspective of faithlessness makes us arrogant in the face of the Almighty. Fortunately for us, He puts up with our failings and gently brings us rund through His goodness to see things His way.
Jesus healed the boy. But the point was made. He modelled it for us. A life of faith is not bound by man-made barriers. It transcends them to fulfil the purpose it was destined for. The story raises questions. And so it should, because a life of faith does not slavishly assent to mere information. It wrestles with issues that challenge a believer to their very core, so that they can stand at the end and declare God's victory.
You can read the full story in Mark ch.9 - around verse 24.
The words that provoked this outburst were: "All things are possible to him who believes." They were said by Jesus.
He said it to make a point. A very specific, clear one. He had been approached by this family, saying, "If you can do something..."
IF?!?
You come towards the Lord of the Universe, its Creator and Sustainer, who holds all power over all things and suggest that it might be possible that He can possibly improve the boy's situation, but you're not too sure - it may be too big a job?
IF?!?
A perspective of faithlessness makes us arrogant in the face of the Almighty. Fortunately for us, He puts up with our failings and gently brings us rund through His goodness to see things His way.
Jesus healed the boy. But the point was made. He modelled it for us. A life of faith is not bound by man-made barriers. It transcends them to fulfil the purpose it was destined for. The story raises questions. And so it should, because a life of faith does not slavishly assent to mere information. It wrestles with issues that challenge a believer to their very core, so that they can stand at the end and declare God's victory.
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