In this passage, we encounter a demon-possessed child who is brought to Jesus. His father is apparently still unsure as to whether or not Jesus can heal him. He asks, “If you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” It’s not exactly the sterling profession of faith that Jesus is looking for, so Jesus calls him on it. The man’s response is beautiful: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.”
What a wonderful confession for us as well. Rather than asking God “If you can”, we must have the faith that he can do anything he desires. He can truly answer any prayer that we ask. But the beauty is also in the transparency. We all have limits and doubts in our faith. We should not be ashamed of those doubts, but must acknowledge them before God and ask him to help us to overcome our unbelief.
My challenge to you today is to make a similar confession of faith in God in an area where you’ve been doubting. Choose an area of your live where you’ve lacked faith and boldly say, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.”
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