Unbelief has crept into our midst quietly. It has come through disappointments. It has slid in through religious upbringings that lacked authenticity and power. It has subtly promised us refuge from the potential to be hurt again and enticed us to stay back, where there is both no risk and no potential for greatness. It has stolen from us our great God who moves in signs, wonders and miracles, and has tamed His Word into a storybook, and it has taken our hope and prevented us from believing in ourselves.
Finally, Jesus responds to the disciples, “This kind can only come out by prayer and fasting,” developing an expectant, childlike, unfettered reliance on God as a regular way of life. It’s time for us to step up to the plate and reclaim what has been stolen from us by the enemy. All it takes is a repentant heart, the desire to seek God more deeply, and the courage to leave behind false comforts and security blankets that limit our potential.
