Mark 9:21-24 (NIV)
21 Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has he been like this?" "From childhood," he answered.
22 "It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."
23 "'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."
24 Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"
The disciples were unable to heal this boy. Jesus arrives and asks what is going on. The father tells of his disappointment at the hands of his followers. He has struggled with his son’s affliction for a long time. Imagine seeing your child’s face on this man’s son. What helplessness and agony would be present every day? The possibility for healing had raised his hopes for his son, but that had not happened.
But hope is not gone. The father asks Jesus for help “if you can”. Jesus answers: “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Without hesitation the father responds with an answer that expresses an important truth about believing and following Jesus.
“I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief!”
When we believe in Jesus we become children of God. We are immediately transferred from death to life. That is the gift. We don’t have to fully know all there is to know about God, or pass a test before we are brought into the
Overcoming unbelief is a process that applies to all of us, a part of walking with God. Our experiences in life give us the opportunity to learn the meaning of believing. We can experience God in many ways as we walk along the path of life. If we keep ourselves close to Him, He brings us through all things. In this journey we learn to believe. Witness the journey of the disciples. Understanding and change came slowly, but it came. Our walk is no different. Belief grows and solidifies with each step toward Him. He will help us on our way.
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