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CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Give it all to Jesus:
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”— Mark 9:24.
This is one of the most emotional verses in the Bible. Jesus has just told a desperate father that his son can be healed if he believes. In a display of his honesty, the father submits what faith he has alongside his doubt and fear. He is our example of someone who understands God wants all of us, not just the holiness of the Pharisees (Matthew 5:20), the bold confidence of the Syrophoenician woman (Mark 7:24–30), or the adoration of Mary of Bethany (John 12:3). He also wants the limitations of Peter (John 21:15–19), the terrible miscalculations of Paul (1 Timothy 1:13), and whatever else we have to give, God wants us to surrender everything to him. The father may not understand Jesus' power and authority, but he trusts Jesus' heart is like that of a loving father, that Jesus will do what He can for both his son and his faith and in response, Jesus honored the man’s request.
Everyone who has set their heart on following Jesus will face uncertainties from time to time. Sometimes our doubts grow over a while, but other times they seem to strike us instantly. It’s not that we don’t want to believe! It’s simply that sometimes we find it hard to believe. The apostle John said, “I write these things to you who believe … so that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13). God wants us to live with the joy and peace that come from being certain of our belief in Jesus; trusting that we will live with him forever. Galatians 2:20 “… I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. …”
Like this father let’s ask for Jesus’ help; surrendering everything. He will restore our faith and deepen our trust in Him.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for the joy and peace that come from being certain of our belief in Jesus. I give my all to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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