Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief."
Mark 9:24 (NIV)
I really liked my old computer, but it seemed to be getting slower by the day; it was in dire need of many updates and was severely falling behind in technology. The CD drive would not read, the floppy drive had been long gone, and the network card was sending a wrong IP address. Should I continue? In other words, there were many limits to its ability to perform effectively for the user (me). At times, my computer would make funny noises and freeze up. I was having to shut it down from time to time.
We know heaven continually offers downloads to all believers, and, while some may take more advantage of this than others, ones ability to receive can be lacking. How's your receiver?
In computer terms, one could ask:
"How's your Random Access Memory (RAM)?" Are you slow at responding in obeience to the Christ? Do you get those "error messages", which say, "Program is not responding?"
"How's your graphics card?" Has it become difficult for you see and illustrate Jesus in the reality of who He is?
"What version of software do you have? Are you in need of an upgrade?"
These and other questions are not a matter of ones physical inabilities, but the spiritual. The age of the computer was not the problem, it was the components that needed attention. We are much the same. Like the boy's father in our text, our faith (or receiver) can be lacking. His cry for Jesus' help was to assist, by making up for what was lacking in his faith. While we have all been in this place a few times, we surely do not want to stay there. Our receiver can be fixed, so we can receive the updates and downloads from heaven as quickly as the Father desires to send them!
Over the next couple of weeks, we will take a closer look at some of the things that may be hindering our ability to receive from God what He is pouring out...and sending our way. Between the days these teachings are posted here, begin to ask the Holy Spirit to give insight as to where you are in this process. Please know this, your ability to receive will be upgraded shortly. Get ready for a download from heaven like you've never known!
