Standing on the Promises of God (I)

Standing on the Promises of God (I)

Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief”. Mark 9:24 (NIV)

Bible Reading: Mark 24:14-28

Jesus is the same forever (Heb. 11:3); He never changes because He is neither a man that should lie, nor son of man that should repent (Numbers 23:19). When God speaks, He expects us to cooperate with Him so that His word will be fulfilled at the right time. However, it is painful that many times, through our actions, we refuse to cooperate with Him. And at times we lose faith and refuse to hold firmly to that which God has said.

In our reading today, we are challenged by the prayer of a man that knew he was missing Jesus’ perspective. He understood the miracle that could happen in that second but his faith was not bold or strong enough to overcome his unbelief. He cried out to God for help. We have to learn to admit our weaknesses and cry to God for help because He is the great High priest who knows our infirmities (Hebrews 4:14-16).

Also, as we call unto God for help, we have to know His promises concerning His children and the situation. This is why it is important to study the word of God so that we can know his mind. It is written in the word of God and God can not contradict His word. Dear friends, you need to study the word of God and locate His promise concerning your situation.

Self-Reflection: Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

Daily Confession/Prayer: Lord deliver me from the spirit of unbelief.

Intercessory prayer: Lord deliver your church from the spirit of unbelief

Hymn: Standing on the promises of Christ my King,

Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring;

Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,

Standing on the promises of God