October 20 2006 - Day 19
Mark 9:14-29
Passage: The passage today is a great continuation of the previous passage that told of Jesus’ transfiguration. Jesus, with Peter, James, and John, descends down the mountain only to find the rest of the disciples quarreling with some scribes. The quarrel centered on why the disciples were not able to cast out an evil spirit from a young boy. Jesus says the reason why they were powerless was because of unbelief. Jesus then declares that all things are possible to those who believe. The father immediately cries out, “I believe; help my unbelief!” Jesus then casts out the demon and restores the boy to normal.
Application: This passage, as all others, is divinely placed by God right after the transfiguration. The purpose of the transfiguration was to make it unmistakably clear that Jesus is the Son of God, the Messiah, the fulfillment of the Old Testament. As seen in this miracle, it is our’s to respond to Jesus in belief. By the grace of God I must believe that Jesus is the God-Man. He is capable of all things and is capable of using me to do all things. This boy seemed hopeless. It seemed impossible for him to be healed. Yet by grace through faith he was healed by Jesus. Everyday of my life I will encounter difficulties that will require me to have faith in Jesus. The greatest, most urgent difficulty is my struggle with sin. By the power of Jesus’ death on the cross sin’s power (death) has been destroyed. No longer does it hold victory over my soul. I must however daily place my faith in Jesus to conquer the remaining sins that I hold on to. Thank you Jesus for giving me the power to overcome so many sins so far. Please help me rid my life of any remaining sin. I believe; help my unbelief!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment