God bless!

                Can you imagine being Jesus for a moment and having established such a flawless testimony for some time where you lifted up the dead, healed the sick, freed the possessed, etc. and someone decided to question your ability? If you can? If you can? Of course He can! This man that we will read about had a serious issue with faith (just like all of us) but it was enhanced when he was in the presence of Jesus Himself and didn't have the mindset to understand and accept His greatness. He asked Him "If you can", Jesus immediately questions the man and says "If you can?", why do you think? My thoughts are simply that He was a bit frustrated already with the people (yes Jesus grew frustrated also see verse 19) so when questioned I could see Jesus with a disbelieving face and a response to the man but then He looks at the man straight in the face and gives him the message that I bring to you today:

Everything is possible for one who believes!

                I'm sure I'm not the only one who needed to hear this message today, as God put this message on my heart He simply reminded me that all the efforts I have attempted in life have not been in vain. It does count for something and though we may not see the ideal result as of yet He encourages us today to stay focused, remain strong and KNOW that He will do whatever He promised for us because He does not lie! Man has lied but He is the Truth and He cannot deny Himself and He won't deny you the happiness that you seek. Hold on because change is on the way! Our job is simply to accept His change in our lives with an open heart knowing He will only give us what's best for us. Can we believe?

Hyped up for change,

Pastor Joell A. Perez

Mark 9:23 ""?If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for one who believes."