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Bigger Than I Thought Devo 

I throw all my cares before you / My doubts and fears don’t scare you / You’re bigger than I thought you were

There is a very beautiful and challenging story found in Mark 9 starting with verse 14. It’s about a man who is trying to get his son some much needed help. Help that could only come from Jesus. You should read it. Ok, you probably have loads of questions after reading a story like that. Good. So do I. After meditating on this story, here are the two things that left me compelled and encouraged. 

(1) Put yourself in the shoes of this father. His son is in really, really bad shape. This man has got to be gripped with all sorts of fears and questions and possibly some anger or doubt; all the kinds of things that life has a way of throwing at us. But, instead of running away from God with all those things, he ran straight towards Him. He threw it all at the feet of Jesus. Even his honest faith. “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” (Mark 9:24).

(2) Jesus doesn’t turn him away. Not only did Jesus heal the boy, but He also helped the Father surrender. In the Kingdom of God, surrender always leads to freedom. 

Are there hurts, fears, or doubts in your life that cause you to run away from Jesus instead of toward Him? Don’t be afraid. He won’t turn you away. He’s bigger than that. The King is on your side. Surrender it all. Find your freedom. 

I will leave you with this passage from Philippians 4: 6-8. 

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

I pray this over your life- your present and your future. May you never let your fear or anxiety rob you from the fullness of your Father's heart. May you never shrink the world down to only the things you understand. And, may the scope of His majesty and love grow fuller in you with every sunrise. He is bigger than you think He is.