Have you ever had a dream or a goal that seemed bigger than you…or maybe even too big for you? Well, what if I told you it’s not. Today, I’m giving you my number one key to how I am able to make anything possible and be successful.
Mark 9:23 has been my favorite bible verse since early high school. I still remember the first time I read it and found myself asking “Who am I to question the strength of God?”
This verse reminds me that nothing is impossible for God and since I believe in God, nothing is impossible for me either.
Today, we’re talking all about how to make anything possible.
Make Anything Possible
The Background
Mark 9:23 – “If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for the one who believes.” (NIV)
In this chapter, Jesus returns from the mountain with some of his disciples and is instantly met with a crowd of people.
This crowd is watching a young boy who was filled with a demon. This demon doesn’t allow the boy to speak and makes the boy have violent seizures.
The disciples could not expel the demon, so the boy’s father run to Jesus and begs “But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” (Mark 9:22, NIV)
Jesus’ response to the father is what makes this verse my favorite.
Jesus immediately responds with “If I can?” because he knows that there is NOTHING he cannot do with God by his side. He then tells the boy’s father that “Everything is possible for the one who believes” and Jesus expels the demon.
3 ways to apply Mark 9:23 to our lives and make anything possible:
This is such a strong story and it has such an empowering message. We are reminded that nothing is impossible for God. In fact, when we ask God if something is possible, He scoffs at our silly question because He knows the might He has as the creator of the universe.
Here are 3 steps to take to watch God turn our impossibilities into possibilities:
1. Question our doubt
What areas of your life do you think are impossible to change? Is it your financial situation? Your health? Your relationship with others? Your career?
Now ask yourself “why am I doubting? What am I questioning if I can do this?” Because the question isn’t if you can. With God by your side, that is an automatic “yes.”
The question is whether you are willing to put in the work it takes to achieve the change you are looking for.
2. Remember the power of faith
In this verse, Jesus uses a very important conditional statement. He says that anything is possible IF you believe.
You have to have faith in the works of God and the blessings he has given you.
If you don’t believe that whatever you are working towards can and will come true, you will not put in 100% of the effort needed on your part to make your dreams a reality and you will not surrender these works and dreams two God – two extremely helpful components for making anything truly possible.
3. Pray
At the end of this story, the disciples as Jesus why they were not able to expel the demon but Jesus could.
Jesus responded by telling that the demon could only be expelled through prayer.
There are a lot of demons and obstacles that we fight in our lives that can only be defeated through prayer. Prayer is our act of surrendering the problem to God and acknowledging His power in the midst of it.
Doing this allows God to help us fight our battles without us getting in our own way!
If you are wondering if something is possible in your life, stop. The answer is yes. It is possible. 100%. But it’s not just going to land in your lap. You have to take steps to make your desires a reality and Mark 9:23 outlines three exact steps to take. When you doubt if something is possible, stop immediately and question your doubt and then remind yourself that with faith, God moves mountains. And once you’ve reminded yourself about the strength of God, stand on it through prayer and watch your impossibilities become your realities.
Today, we discussed how to make anything possible.
Until next time,
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