If You Can

Scripture:

Mark 9:22b-23  "'But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.'  'If you can?' said Jesus.  'Everything is possible for one who believes'".

Observation:

A man came to Jesus and told him about his son who had a demon spirit.  It threw him into the fire and into the water to try to kill him.  In the process of asking Jesus to cast out the devil, the man said some words Jesus didn't like, 'if you can do anything".  Jesus came back and said, 'If you can?'  It was almost like Jesus was offended by the man saying "if you can".

Application:

The fact is... HE CAN!!!  There is nothing too difficult for God to do.  Many times we come to God with our "if you can" instead of simply believing that He not only can, but he will answer our prayer.  God wants us to be people of faith.  He doesn't want us wondering if he can do something.  He wants us knowing that nothing is impossible for him and for those who serve him.

Prayer:

Father, increase my faith!  Help me to know that you not only can, but that you will work on my behalf.  Teach me to walk in strong faith and to never doubt.  I love you and want to know You better each day.  Let my life bring You glory both now and forever.

Your Son,
Jeff