Got Belief                      

The Bible says, (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.” Mark 9:22-24 (KJV)

 An American scientist once visited the offices of the great Nobel-prize-winning physicist, Niels Bohr, in Copenhagen. He was amazed to find that over Bohr’s desk was a horseshoe, securely mailed to the wall, with the open end up in the approved manner (so it would catch the good luck and not let it spill out).

The American said with a nervous laugh, “Surely you don’t believe the horseshoe will bring you good luck, do you, Professor Bohr? After all, as a scientist …”

Bohr chuckled, “I believe no such thing, my good friend. Not at all. I am scarcely likely to believe in such foolish nonsense. However, I am told that a horseshoe will bring you good luck whether you believe in it or not.”

Sadly, far too many who claim to be Believers, exhibit the same kind of belief. It reminds us of Peter who wasn’t afraid to get out of the boat and walk on the water toward Jesus. However, when he too k his eyes off of the Lord he began to sink. But, the disciples who would not even get out of the bot to try and walk to the Lord will later be the ones arguing over who would be the greatest. (Matthew 20:24)

What kind of belief should we have? Think of this the next time you go to sit down. Consider that chair. Will it hold you? Can you trust it? The only way you can demonstrate your trust in that chair is to put all your weight and faith by sitting down in that chair. That is a picture of our trust and faith in Christ Jesus!

Daily Chronological Bible Reading: Matthew 17; Mark 9; Luke 9:28-62