The Word Mark 9:25-29 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the evil spirit. "You deaf and mute spirit," he said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again." The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, "He's dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up. After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, "Why couldn't we drive it out?" He replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer." NIV A Thought Do you recognize that after Jesus commanded the spirit out of the boy, the spirit threw the boy into one last convulsion, so severe the boy fainted. Do you recognize that even when situations look to be bad and getting worse, it is more important never to give up, to keep believing that Jesus can do what He says He will do! Do you notice key words that were used in the devotions this week? · Believe · Say · Act · Prayer · Determination · Trust · Faith Do you notice that following Jesus is not for a wishy-washy, doubting person? The Word/Thought Devotionals are written by; Carlene Wolf. Carlene has written a book called: The Power of THE WORD/Spiritual Guidance for the Journey of Your Life. The book is a 365 day devotional with journal pages in hardback form. It also contains short descriptions of numerous real life scenarios - which are typical of the situations that each of us face daily. You can view a sample and order her book by going to: www.carlenewolf.com Or for more information, send us an e-mail at: info@peacemidstastorm.com Subject: The Power of THE WORD. Be sure to let Carlene know you read her devotionals on our website.