Jesus rebukes a father for his doubting, and commands him to believe for the healing his son desperately needs.
Mark 9:23-24 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
This is one of the most honest and transparent prayers in the entire Bible. The father is saying, “Lord, I do believe in You and in Your power. But my faith is weak. Help me to grow in my faith.” Jesus answered His prayer.
It isn’t large faith that receives big answers from the Lord. It ‘s simply genuine faith that sees Him move in great power — even faith as small as a mustard seed.
Matthew 17:20, And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Do you have a need? Only believe.
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