And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Mark 9: 21 – 23
Jesus spoke these words to a man who’s son was tormented by a cruel evil spirit. From childhood the boy was suffering and the evil spirit tried to kill the boy many times. For the boy to be delivered from the evil spirit, his father needed faith. Since there is no faith, child has been suffering for so long.
“The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where is the lamb for the burnt offering?” Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two of them went on together. Genesis 22:7,8
Jesus says all things are possible for one who believes.
By faith Abraham was ready to sacrifice his own son whom he begot at the age of 100. He never had any hassle or double mind. Only thing in his mind was God will take care of everything. When we have faith we will go in action. It may not be an easy task. But we will have a confidence that God will take care. Faith enables a man to do impossible things for God. By faith evil spirits will be casted out. Today we are not able to do many things for God. We are not able to cast out the evil spirits. The reason is lack of faith. Jesus said “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me” John 14:1 We just need to believe God for everything. He will help me. He will hear me. He will guide me. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.When we hear the word of God faith will be planted in our heart. It grows as we constantly maintain a good relationship with Lord. One day I was thinking about a difficult situation in the office. I felt pressure and fear. I got head ache also. Then Holy spirit reminded me this verse. “All things are possible for one who believes.” Then I hold on to this verse and confessed this verse. Yes, all things are possible for me if I just believe. I felt a deliverance and the head ache left me immediately. The situation may be worst. Problem may be complex. May be an incurable disease. The people around us may be tough. But all we need to do is stay calm and believe God will help you to overcome. That is it. Finally you will be the overcomer. You might have failed 100 times. But don’t give up. Just stay quiet and believe God will help you to overcome. Soon you will see the problem which looked like a mountain has been vanished. The evil spirit which seemed to be strong will be casted out if you just stand quiet, do not give up and believe God will help you to overcome. “Your strength will come by being quiet and by trusting” Isaiah 30: 15 By faith the Lord will dwell in your heart. There will be no mountain that you cannot climb. No situation that you cannot overcome. Greater is He that is in you than the one in the world. He will make you more than conquerors.
Sol.Benjamin