MARK 9:22 - "But if You can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.”

MARK 9:22

"But if You can do anything, have compassion  on us and help us.” 

“But . . .” This one little word suggests the tiniest mustard seed of faith in the father—a seed Christ compassionately watered. I am continually moved by Christ’s willingness, not just to meet us halfway, but, like the father of the prodigal, to run the entire distance once we take the first step in His direction. The Word of God is filled with accounts of hopeless situations followed by the wonderful little word: “but . . .”! Because of His great compassion, sometimes that little whisper is all the invitation Christ Jesus needs to show His power.