Week 2, Day 4 January 13, 2022 Scripture: Mark 9 I believe, help my unbelief. Those are the words of a father who is desperate for help. I have had moments throughout parenthood where I have asked God, even begged him for help. I think most everyone with kids can relate. But the pain and toil of this father, helpless and unable to care for his son, is only exacerbated by the fact that the disciples who were performing miracles couldn’t help the boy either. This last ditch effort to keep the boy from death and suffering seems lost. How painful it would have been to have your last bit of hope, dashed? It is with this anguish that he gives his plea to God, “If you can…” Jesus senses the doubt. He doesn’t fault him, only shows him that his doubts will subside. Lord, I believe, help me in my unbelief. That’s a cry we’ve grown more accustomed to over the last few months. It’s a phrase I read from a father who is filled with anguish, despair, and hopelessness. We know the sorrow this man faces. Lord, we believe, help us in our unbelief. He will.
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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