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UNBELIEVING BELIEVER


Text: Mark  9:24  


 *And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.* 


The Son of a certain man was once possessed with an evil dumb spirit. Whenever it brings on a seizure, it throws him to the ground. Then he foams at the mouth, grinds his teeth, and becomes stiff. So the man  asked jesus' disciples to drive the spirit out, but they didn’t have the power.” Mark 9:18.


So the man brought the boy to Jesus and reported the case to Him, When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into convulsions. He fell on the ground and kept rolling around and foaming at the mouth. Mark 9:20.


Then Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” He said, “Since he was a child.

The spirit has often thrown him into fire and into water to destroy him. But if you are able to do anything, have pity on us and help us!”


Jesus told him, “‘If you are able?’  Everything is possible for the person who believes. Mark 9:23.


 *With God, it's not a question of His ability but your ability to believe His capabilities.* 


Jesus said everything is possible for the person who believes. The man realised the bulk has been passed back to him, and he took a wise step, :


With tears flowing, the child’s father at once cried out, “I do believe! Help my unbelief!” 

Mark 9:24.


There's a general belief we all have in God, but your true belief status is revealed when you are faced with real life situation. 


Like this man, you can equally ask God to help your unbelief. Open up to Him your doubts and your fears and be rest assured that He is always near to help.



 *PRAYER FOCUS* 


1. Father Lord, give me the grace to trust in your unfailing love always. 


 *Bible Reading* 

 

Mark 9:14-29.


 *CHRIST IMAGE ASSEMBLY* 

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