Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” ~ Mark 9:24
I cherish knowledge. However, I must be more discerning about what I expose my eyes and ears to and what I let my mind engage with. Not all knowledge holds the same value.
Recently, an overindulgence of social media caused me to grapple with strange ideologies that tried to infiltrate my belief system, cause doubt, and trouble me to the point that I asked God, “What am I feeling right now?”
With an INTJ personality, to be concerned about my feelings was concerning!
Dear God, help my unbelief in Jesus’ name as the Holy Spirit reveals truth.
The truth is that intellectual knowledge and spiritual wisdom must always accompany each other—because they complement each other—and allow us to fellowship with God.
When we fellowship with God, we know Him… not just about Him. We know Him when we feel His presence and when we feel all alone, even when our faith coexists with doubt.
Nevertheless, we must quickly acknowledge when our faith seems limited and request divine assistance to overcome our unbelief.
As believers, we should always show the following:
- Honesty in faith—encourage other believers to be open about their struggles with faith. Instead of pretending to have it all together, we can approach God with our doubts and uncertainties. This vulnerability opens the door for genuine spiritual growth.
- Dependence on God—inspire others to ask Jesus to help our unbelief and confess our reliance on Him. Overcoming doubt is not something we can achieve on our own but requires divine intervention. This teaches us that faith is not solely a human endeavor but a cooperative relationship with God.
- Faith in action—demonstrate to others that we can continue to follow Jesus despite our doubts. Even when we are uncertain, taking steps toward God and seeking His help is a demonstration of faith in itself.
As Christians, it’s okay to acknowledge our struggles with faith. Mark 9:24 is a powerful reminder that faith is not the absence of doubt but the willingness to trust God amidst our uncertainties. We know that Jesus will meet us where we are, understand our struggles, and help us overcome our doubts.
God bless. . . I am Wiley’s granddaughter.
