“And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Mark 9:24.

Faith brings spiritual visibility to that which is impossible to see. The bible teaches us “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1. The word substance is defined as a physical matter that has a tangible, solid presence. Our faith creates in the spirit for us solid evidence of those things unseen by the natural eye; but it is crucial to also note that our faith is not just in anything or anyone; but has to lie in our omnipotent and sovereign God! “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26.

Mark chapter nine gives the account of Jesus healing a child who was taken over by a dumb spirit since his birth. The father of the child had brought him to the disciples, but they were unable to heal him; but when he saw Jesus, the scripture tells us that he brought him unto Him, pleading for Him to have compassion on his child. Jesus immediately answers the concerns of the man “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Mark 9:24-25.

The state of the child’s healing, and his request from Jesus was now left up to the actions of the father…he had to believe that it was possible even in this dire circumstance for Jesus to heal his son….and he cried out with tears, Lord, I believe, help thou mine unbelief! Jesus healed his son immediately!

We too fall in devastating circumstances at times that can attack us at our very core- there are things that we attempt to do over and over again, or  things totally beyond our control…and our hearts cry out like that father-Lord, I do believe, but even in my weakest state, I need for you to strengthen me and give me the faith to believe as I should… for there is no other help I know-and  if thou withdraw thyself from me whither shall I go?

My friends, God’s grace is sufficient for our every need, He knows just how much we can bear, and He will help us in times of weakness, despondency and yes, even unbelief. “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9.

There is absolutely nothing impossible with God…do you believe that today? then run to the foot of the cross, God hears the cries of His children… and He will answer! “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3.

God blessings of peace and grace be with us all…hold on He is coming through!