Monday, November 01, 2010

What is My Question for Jesus?

[S] Mark 9:22-23 --
 22"It has often thrown him both into the fire and into the water to destroy him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!"
 23And Jesus said to him, " 'If You can?' All things are possible to him who believes."

[O] The father of this demon-possessed boy asked the question "If you can do anything ..." and to that Jesus responds by saying "If you can?  All things are possible to him who believes."  At first, I felt like this man asked a "dumb" question, but as I reflected more on this passage, his question led him to experiencing Jesus' miracle right in his and his son's lives.  What question am I asking Jesus now with the issues in my life?  Am I too calculative in forming my question to impress Jesus or others?  I need to be like this father who simply wanted his son to be healed and sincerely asked Jesus to reach that goal.

[A] The questions I ask Jesus reveal my utmost interest in life now.  Make a list of my questions for Jesus to examine my own heart's motives.

[P] Heavenly Father, I want to align my mind with my heart so that my mind is fully occupied with what is most important to follow and worship You.  I want to ask the right questions like this father regardless of worrying about how well it sounds.  Please let Your response take place in my life because I want to experience Your miracle -- only what You can do -- in my life.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

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