Everything Is Possible – Mark 9:23
To the one who believes, and does not doubt, everything is possible. Nothing God calls us to do will be impossible for the one who believes.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Mark. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
To the one who believes, and does not doubt, everything is possible. Nothing God calls us to do will be impossible for the one who believes.
I believe; at least intellectually. But unfortunately, my belief does not always translate well into practical terms. Lord, help my unbelief!
Our world measure greatness by power and influence. But Jesus turned that upside down. To be first, you must become last, the servant of all.
Jesus warns us about stumbling. Be careful not to be the cause of another person falling away. And remove all stumbling blocks from my life.
We need to receive the kingdom of God like a little child. To embrace it with all that we are, fully engaged and committed.
All things are possible with God. It makes no difference who or what you are. Trust God, and follow Christ into the kingdom.
Jesus gave sight to many who were physically blind. But how much more precious that he will give sight to the spiritually blind.
Hurt is inevitable in our lives. How we respond is not. Do not hold anything against one who has hurt you. Forgive them and find peace.
How well do you know the Scriptures? Are they a mystery to you? Do you have a head knowledge? Or have you made them a part of your life?
Of all the 613 laws in the Old Testament, which is the most important? Jesus’ response was to live a life of love. Loving God, and others.
How much we give, whether of our money, our time, or our talents, is not important. What matters is the generosity with which we give. The one who gives sacrificially of the little he has, has given more than the one who gives abundantly, but at little real cost to himself.
It has been 2000 years since Jesus left us with this promise. But we should still look to his return for us with great power and glory.