Mark 9:14-29 Weak Faith meets Strong Lord

Biblical Principles for a Better Life - Pastor Kris Davis

U. S. News and World Report said “In the United States, 27 million adults and 7.5 million children have a diagnosable mental disorder—more than the combined number of people with cancer, heart disease, and lung disorders.” For many, that mental disorder is anxiety, worry. The man in today’s story was in the grips of an understandable anxiety attack, for his son was in crisis. Our greatest worries are often over those we love the most. In our story today, it brought this father to Jesus, but once there, his unbelief threatened his receiving of the Lord’s help. While worry may sometimes drive us to the Lord, it can so dominate our prayers that we have trouble claiming God’s answers by faith. Maybe this father’s case may help us understand our own.