“Do anything.”
Contrast the two words from Mark 9 for a moment: anything (v. 22) and everything (v. 23). Dear one, Christ can’t just do anything. Christ can do everything! I may have to shout hallelujah! Stop wondering if Christ can do anything in your situation and start believing Him to do everything glorious!
First he cried out, “I do believe!” Then he confessed his unbelief. I believe the father changed his tune because he was looking straight into the face of truth. The closer we get to Jesus, the more difficult it is to stretch the truth.
The wonderful part of the father’s exclamation is his realization that, although he lacked faith, he wanted to believe! Then he did exactly what he should have: he asked for help to overcome his unbelief.
It’s time for a dramatic change of approach. If we don’t have bold faith, let’s start asking boldly for the faith we lack.
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