If he tears down, it can’t be rebuilt;
if he ties a person up, he can’t be set free.
MARK 9:23-24 (MSG)
Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.”
No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, “Then I believe. Help me with my doubts!”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God's decisions are the final word; so turn to and trust him.
DAILY FODDER
In Mark 9 a man turned to Jesus for help but was unsure of his ability to actually do anything. Jesus set him straight and erased his doubts, as no one else can do.
PRAYER
Thank you, healing God, for opening the secret doors of my unbelief. You know my faith is shaky unless your power fills me. You have chosen me to hear your voice. You do all things for me. As your faith frees me, I live with courage. My weakness becomes an opportunity for your grace. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
