A man had a son tormented by a spirit that rendered him mute. After the disciples failed to heal the boy, the father doubted Jesus. When asked to bring the child to Him, the father said, "If you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us." The father placed the "if" in the wrong spot. Jesus corrected this, not by rebuking him, but by repositioning the doubt. "There's no 'if' with my power or willingness; the 'if' is in your belief." Jesus said, "If you can believe, all things are possible for those who believe." Strengthened in faith, the father prayed for more, and Jesus cast out the spirit permanently.

We must learn this lesson. We often misplace our "if." "If" Jesus can help, "if" He can grant grace, "if" He can forgive, "if" He can bring success? No, "if" you can believe, He can and will.

Move your "if." If you trust, all things are possible. Faith rests on God's power, wearing honor and riding in majesty. With the Spirit's strength, faith becomes mighty to accomplish, to risk, and to endure. All things are possible to those who believe. My heart, can you trust your Lord tonight?