When Jesus asked what the argument was about a man stepped forward from the crowd saying that he has brought his demon-possessed son to the disciples for healing but they could not dast it out.
He then asked Jesus to cast it out if he could. “ ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief" (Mark 9:23-24).
This man did not know Jesus, he did not have any kind of real relationship with him. He had heard enough and seen enough to believe that if there was any hope for his son, Jesus was it. But he lacked any certainty or a basis for biblical hope that has a sure expectation.
He's not too much different from many who call on Jesus today, they have heard enough testimony from Scripture and personal testimony to believe in Jesus but haven't spent the time in prayer and study of his word, along with walking in his steps to really come to know him intimately enough to fully trust him.
Faith is not a static block of belief,handed out in one moment of acceptance of the reality of Christ. Faith is a developmental process that grows as we come to know and put our trust in the Lord. Notice what Paul had to say about the limitation of faith: "Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand" (2 Cor 10:15).
So, have you been nurturing and cultivating your faith by regularly studying His Word and spending quiet time alone in prayer as you seek to grow in your walk with the Lord? Jus' Askn.
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