Scripture: Mark 9: 23-24, 29

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.(23-24)  And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.(29)

Scripture Commentary:  All things are possible with God

Do you really believe that prayer can answer your needs?   The important word is “needs,” not wishes, wants, or desires.  All things are possible through prayer.

God knows our needs, and He will take care of them.  Faith is a gift from God, and prayer is the key that unlocks our faith. We are asking God to put our life in His hands when we pray. It is then that we are completely dependent on Him.

Prayer demonstrates our reliance on God as we humbly invite Him to fill us with faith and power. There is no substitute for prayer, especially in circumstances that appear to be impossible.

There’s a hymn by Bill and Gloria Gaither that sums it up well, saying,  “I believe help thou my unbelief.  I walk into the unknown trusting all the while.”  We need help with our unbelief.  Believing in Jesus means that anything is possible.  Nothing is too difficult for God.

We cannot have everything we pray for as if by magic, but with faith, we can have everything we need to serve God. Put your faith in His hands and leave it there.

Read the Entire Chapter:
Mark Chapter 9

Scripture: Mark 11: 22-23

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

Scripture Commentary: Have faith in God to meet your needs

Many people ask God why He hasn’t answered their prayer although they’ve been praying it for a long time.

What are you praying for?  Is it for money, a car, house, or it for something else?

God will answer your prayers if you are a believer.  Don’t pray with selfish motives, and hold no grudge against anyone.  When you pray, let it be for the good of God’s kingdom and not your earthly desires.  God knows your needs, and He will provide. Believe in Him.  He can move that mountain in your life.

Phillippians 4:6 tells us, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” And 1 Peter 3: 12 says, “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.”

To pray effectively, you need faith in God, not faith in the object of your request. Change your focus; change your prayers.  Focus on God, not on yourself.

Read the Entire Chapter:
Mark Chapter 11

Other Scripture on Prayer:
Philippians Chapter 4
1 Peter Chapter 3

Scripture: Mark 1: 1-3

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Scripture Commentary: Prepare yourself for Jesus – He is coming again!

When the herald arrived in town, the people knew to prepare as someone of prominence was coming. Today through the newspapers, radio, TV, billboards, and online resources, we hear and read about who is coming to town.

John The Baptist announced and prepared the people for the coming of Jesus Christ. Even now there are heralds announcing the second coming of our Lord.

Are you ready for him? What are you doing to get ready?

Jesus promises to return, and God is not a liar. Jesus will come for us today just as he did 2000 years ago. If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to give up your selfish way of living, renounce your sins, seek God’s forgiveness, and establish a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

We are living every day with the signs of His coming.  Matthew 24: 7-8 says, “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.”

We know not the time, but we know that our Lord and Savior is coming!

Read the Entire Chapter:
Mark Chapter 1

Additional Reading:
Matthew Chapter 24

Scripture: Mark 13: 34-37

For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

Scripture Commentary: Watch and prepare for Jesus will return

Jesus left us the keys to his father’s house. The keys are his Word, the Bible. His footprints are on the ground, in the sand and on the floor.

Our God has gone to prepare our rooms.
What are you doing to prepare for the journey? Are you a servant for God or are you self-serving? Are you God’s porter, gate keeper, or a doorman to His temple? Do you spread God’s Gospel and  try your best to live a Godly life?
Be Jesus’ servant; be a gatekeeper for Him.  You don’t know when the Master will return.

Prepare!  You plan for events in your life, such as births, weddings, home and car purchases.  Are you preparing for Jesus Christ’s return?

When God has given you another second, minute, hour or day, give thanks.  Spread his gospel to as many people as possible.