Mark 9:24 " The father instantly replied, 'I do believe, but help me not to doubt!'"
A father has brought his demon possesed son to Jesus' disicples and they were unable to heal him. Jesus arrives and tells the father that if he believes, all things are possible. The father says he does believe but he needs help with doubt.
This had to be difficult for this father. On one hand he see Jesus. Jesus was the son of God. He was walking on water and casting demons out all over the place. When he looked at Jesus he had faith. But then when he turned his head and saw his son, there was doubt. Here was his son who had been ill for so long. I think this is similar to our battle. One one hand we look to Jesus and see heavenly things and have faith. But then we are constantly reminded of our humanity and fallen world and we can't help but doubt. This is the tension of being human. I must continually look to Jesus for my faith.
Dear Jesus, help me always look to you. Amen.
