Mark 9:24
Mark 9:24
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
In this passage, we see the cry of a father desperate for his child’s healing yet wrestling with his own doubts. His heartfelt prayer, "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief," captures a universal struggle within the life of faith—the coexistence of belief and doubt. The father acknowledges his limited faith, humbly asking Jesus to bridge the gap between his human weakness and divine power. This verse teaches us that faith does not have to be perfect or complete to reach God. Rather, it's our willingness to bring our doubts to Him and ask for His help that opens the door to His miracles. This story encourages believers to be honest with God about their uncertainties, trusting that He welcomes our prayers, even when they are mixed with doubt. By asking for help with our unbelief, we invite God to strengthen our faith, making it resilient and unwavering. In moments of struggle, we, too, can turn to God, knowing that His compassion meets us right where we are, helping our faith to grow even when it feels small.
Hebrews 4:11
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
John 20:31
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Hebrews 3:12
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
John 3:18
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already.