In Mark 9 Jesus is approached by a man with a possessed son who tells Jesus that the disciples tried to help him but they were not able to. Jesus replies by saying "you unbelieving generation. How long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me."
I can't believe how it would feel to have your friend and teacher say that about you. I'm sure He made a point with it though! Later on the disciples ask Him why they weren't able to help the boy and Jesus tells them that the kid of spirit that controlled the boy only comes out through prayer and fasting.
It's interesting that Jesus says "that kind" of spirit. It leads me to believe that there are other kinds of possessed spirits that would be removed in other ways.
Regardless, I think this is a prime example of how separated we are from Christ because of our sin. The disciples who were taught directly by Jesus and watched Him remove spirits probably hundreds of times were not able to get the demon out of this boy. We aren't able to do some things on our own, no matter how hard we try or how badly we want to, but Jesus has the power to do it every time.
I need to walk forward in humility. I want to understand better that no matter what I do, only Jesus is going to get me there in the end.
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