Spiritual Strength For Each Day
- There are various kinds of family problems. But Jesus, as He was during His time on earth, is still greater than all the family problems today. The father of that poor boy knew this, and this is why he told Jesus his troubles. Nobody was capable of solving this family problem; only Jesus could help. And He did it! He “…rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father” (verse 42). Jesus wants to help us with our family problems today, whether they are our own fault or that of others.
- Whatever your case may be, tell it to Jesus. Tell your troubles to Him, as that father did. Even if He does not intervene immediately, do not be discouraged. Go on talking to Jesus about your family problems. He will hear you and, full of compassion, reveal Himself as the One who is greater than everything. He will not turn you away, for He Himself said, “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37).
