“…’But if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.’ 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'” (Mark 9:22-24).
When the man in this passage pleaded with Jesus to help his son, Jesus, in essence, said to him, “It’s not just up to Me. It’s whether you can believe that really matters.” Instead of getting discouraged, the man caught what Jesus said. He said, “All right, Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.” In other words, he said, “I believe it in my heart, but my head is giving me trouble.”
A lot of times people say, “I believe I’m healed, but what about the symptoms? What about the circumstances?” or “I believe I’m healed, but when is this pain going to stop?”
Have you ever been in a spot like that? That’s where this father of a demon-possessed son found himself. “I believe my son is free, Lord; I extend my faith. But please help my unbelief.” In other words, doubts were trying to crowd into his head.
The minute people say, “I believe, but…” you just know they’re looking in the wrong direction. In 2 Corinthians 4:18, Paul said, “While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen….” Too many times, we’ve dwelt on, thought about, and watched the problem. Then we’ve wondered why our faith hasn’t worked.
We need to say, “I know the problem is there, but who cares? I’m not looking at what I can see. I’m looking at the unseen – God’s Word, the answer, the victory over all my faith challenges.”
We have to follow the example of Paul, who said, “I’m not dwelling on the problems; I’m dwelling on the answer. I’m keeping my eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of my faith!” (Heb. 12:2).
I believe God’s Word. He speaks to me
through the Bible and in my heart, and
I choose to believe what He says.
The Word says I’m healed, so I am healed!
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
For over 40 years, Pastors Mark and Janet Brazee have traveled throughout the world sharing the Word of God and the Spirit of God. Together they've shared the powerful truths of faith and healing in more than 50 nations.
Today Mark and Janet pastor World Outreach Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where they base their ongoing outreach to the world. The Brazees still travel as the Lord leads, and they are raising up a congregation who share their passion to reach Tulsa and the world.