Title: Doubt or Faith?

 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. ‭Mark 9:23 KJV‬

Devotion: Life throws up different situations in which faith is tested and we often find ourselves in position of doubt or faith. It does not mean we are not children of God but somethings are just beyond human reasoning. In such situations all we need to do is hand everything to Jesus and stop using human reasoning.

This was the situation the man in the story found himself. The boy’s father believed Jesus could drive out this spirit. But he didn't know it for sure. He brought him to Jesus, but he still doubted—after all, no one else had been able to heal his son.

  Have you ever felt torn between that same belief and doubt? The boy’s father shares a struggle many of us have—the struggle to hold onto faith during life's trials. 

  Yet Jesus doesn’t shame this father. Instead, He responds in faith: "'If you can'? Everything is possible for one who believes." Jesus invites this father to a decisive choice. To trust either in Jesus' authority, or to doubt.

 In this story, Jesus did drive out the spirit through prayer, while his disciples could not (Mark 9:26-28). However, we must also realize that Jesus’ response does not promise us that faith guarantees our every desire will be realized. Faith isn't a license for wish fulfillment. Instead, it challenges us to recognize God’s supreme power and ability to fulfill His will, His way (Mark 1:40–42). True faith always comes under the authority of God’s sovereignty.

  Faith, in its truest form, trusts that God’s purposes are greater than our understanding. Do you have to make a choice today, tell Jesus, He will erase your doubt and give you faith. Step out in faith and work towards your goal, you'll get there. Happy day out there. 

©Dr Joel Olanrewaju, reach me on gbemide09@gmail.com for questions, suggestions, counseling and prayer requests.