STARTING WHERE I AM
READING: MARK 9:17-27
In order to receive victory in Christ, it is necessary to believe God at some level ---- to turn to Him in faith in some manner. We don’t have to be at the Abraham or Apostle Paul level of faith, but there must be at least some expression of faith if a connection is to take place. In today’s scripture passage, we read of a man at a basic level of faith, who was seeking deliverance for his child. Jesus promised the man that all things are possible to those who believe. The man accepted and believed what Jesus said, but then asked for help with his unbelief. It seems he was not sure his belief was sufficient for the scope of deliverance that was needed, so he asked for help with it. However, the Bible doesn’t say the Lord’s response was to provide more belief. It tells us He delivered the child. Undoubtedly an increase in faith followed, but the victory was granted immediately. What the man had was enough for the victory. We come to the same position as modern day Christians also. There are times when we are unable to have complete faith for the whole measure of need. At those times we must believe Him where we are, and for what we can. We must meet Him with whatever faith we have. When we do that, He will provide the response that will meet the need. He will provide the victory. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
2. How do we know how much faith we have or need?
