Spiritual Help

Mark 1:40-42

Your Will be Done!

“Whatever you think is best,” Don told his mechanic.  Although he was surprised at the number and cost of repairs, he knew his car wasn’t running right.  He also knew his mechanical skills were limited, so he had to trust the man who was recommending the repairs.

Don’s trust was not misplaced.  His mechanic was skilled and had an excellent reputation.  Consequently he was comfortable saying, “Do whatever you need to do.”

The same kind of trust was expressed by the man with leprosy who came to Jesus.  While he passionately pleaded for Jesus’ help, he was not driven by desperation, nor did he make unrealistic demands.  He came to Jesus and trusted that the Lord would do what was best – whether he healed him or not.

I want to trust Jesus like that man.  I’ll strive to adopt the leper’s words for my life and for my life of prayer: “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”  There are no demands.  There are no deals offered.  There is only a simple faith in Jesus, trusting that he will do the best – whatever the answer is.

Jesus invites me to come to him in prayer.  He also assures me he will always answer me.  He even guarantees his answer will always be the best for me.  While that answer may be yes or no, now or later, I can have every confidence Jesus is always acting for my good.

My trust is built on Jesus’ love for me.  Jesus who forsook his heavenly glory to become my Savior will never forsake me.  My Savior who gave up his life to pay for my sin will not give up on me.  My Savior who freed me from the devil’s power will not leave me on my own.  My Savior who made me his own for eternity is concerned about me all the time.

This is why I need to learn from the leper.  He approached Jesus in complete humility and trusted him implicitly.  That same faith in Jesus will lead me to pray with unshakable confidence: “Your will be done!”