Jesus Confronts Our “If” With His “Anything”
In the demanding world of leadership, belief and doubt often coexist. Jesus' interaction with a desperate father reminds us that genuine faith doesn't mean eradicating doubt, but bringing both to Him and trusting amidst the mess. As leaders, it's not about having all the answers, but about leaning on a greater strength, knowing that our "if" can be met with His "anything."
George B. Thomas
Picture this: you’re standing in front of a crowd, exhausted and desperate, with your child suffering in a way you can’t fix. You’ve tried solutions, asked for help, even sought experts, but nothing has worked. And now you’re face-to-face with the one person who might actually change everything. Your words tumble out: “If you can do anything, please help us.”
That’s the moment captured in Mark 9:23–24. A father pleads with Jesus for his son’s healing. Jesus replies with a challenge, “If you can? Everything is possible for one who believes.” The father responds with raw honesty: “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.”
Here’s the tension: belief and doubt often live in the same heart. And Jesus doesn’t reject it. He works with it. That’s the encouragement and the challenge for us in both life and business.
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