S – And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” ²³ And Jesus said to him, “ ‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” ²⁴ Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief

 Mark 9:22–24 ESV

O – Commentary:

Jesus took up the father’s words of doubt, If You can, to show that the point was not His ability to heal the boy but the father’s ability to trust in God who can do what is humanly impossible (cf. 10:27). Jesus then challenged the father not to doubt: Everything is possible for him who believes (cf. 9:29). Faith sets no limits on God’s power and submits itself to His will (cf. 14:35–36; 1 John 5:14–15).

The father’s response was immediate (euthys). He declared his faith (I do believe), but also acknowledged its weakness: Help me overcome my unbelief! This brings out an essential element of Christian faith—it is possible only with the help of the One who is its Object

 John D. Grassmick, “Mark,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 144–145.

A – This is a foundational principle in our walk with God.  Our faith has to be in God and not the people he is using.  It is easy to transfer that faith to the person because we can see and touch them.  We are the messengers and God is the power.  When that is in alignment, God can work freely.

R – Heavenly Father, we worship and surrender to you.  You are the one, true God and there is no other that we should believe or put our faith in today.  We invite you to move in our lives as we are conduits of your Holy Spirit ministering to us and others.