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Can U Believe It?.. Then Leap!

Written by FAVORED1 on June 4, 2010 – 11:30 am -

Friday, June 4, 2010

Jesus said unto him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes.

[Mark 9:23]

“Can U Believe It? .. Then Leap!”

Good Afternoon Beloved,

Happy Friday! MySpaceGraphicsandAnimations.org Mark 9 was a tough situation. The man’s son was tormented by an evil spirit. He knew what it was, but was powerless to help his son. This father was desperate. He was broken hearted. He didn’t want to “bother” Jesus with his problem, so he went to the disciples for help. Evidently they tried, but were unsuccessful. What I found interesting is that Jesus expected them to be able to cast out this demon.

“¹⁹ Jesus said to them,“You faithless people! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

wow… can you tell that Jesus was just a little… uhhh… perturbed at His people. Not exactly the pushover society wants to make Him out to be. He spoke with authority and power. His love is boundless, and part of that love is “tough”. His tone, gentle or firm fits the situation. It is the same with us. He knows when we need an arm around our shoulder and a good cry, and He knows when it’s time to dry up the tears and get to work. A muscle that is not used will eventually weaken to the point of uselessness. Sometimes we need to have the boldness and honesty of that grieving father. “Lord I believe, help my unbelief“… At first glance, it looks like the man was “double-minded”. I believe he was being honest. He knew this Man could do miraculous things. Jesus was the biggest thing going in town. Everyone knew of Him and what He had done. The question in the man’s heart was not if He could heal his son, but could He heal his son. Huh!? In other words, I know you can do it Jesus… but can you do it for me? I’ve seen you do miracles in other people’s lives. I’ve seen you save their children, bless them financially, provide homes for them, heal their bodies, strengthen their marriages… but… can you do it for me? … will you do it for me?. “It’s me, it’s me it’s me oh Lord standing in the need of prayer”… For some that sounds strange. Like we our too focused on ourselves. Balance. There is a time and season for every purpose under heaven. There comes a point in all of our lives when we must take inventory on our life. Discover those areas that need ‘tweaking’ and those that require a major overhaul. Going through our dreams and goals and making the necessary adjustments. Yesterday, I saw a post by my dear sister Elise that read:

Just when I turned my FAITH up so I can’t hear DOUBT calling me. Now FEAR is banging on my door. I’m not sure if I can tune it out. It’s banging real real loud…

That really stuck in my heart and resonated with me. I told her:

When Faith is turned up to block out the doubt that is screaming at us & fear is banging on the door ..<thanks Elise >.. let the WORD answer them.. “God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we can ask or think according to the power that works in us” (Ephesians 3:20)

We need to realize that Jesus wasn’t only talking to the traumatized father in Mark 9, He included ALL of us who trust in Him, in this conversation when He said,

all things are possible to him (or her) that believes