If you can?

"But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."

"If you can?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."

Mark 9:22-23

I love the way Jesus responds to this very sincere man who wants his little boy to be set free from the demon that plagues him. "If you can?" It's almost like, "Are you kidding me? Of course I can!"

So often I forget that Jesus CAN. Jesus can get me through any situation. Jesus can bring healing. Jesus can bring victory over sin. Jesus can fill your heart with joy. Jesus can open your eyes to see the world as it actually is.

Are we willing to let him? Or will we forget him, choosing instead to try things on our own?

"Yes we can?" No, not really...yes HE can.