And when He came to the disciples, He saw a great multitude around them, and scribes disputing with them. 15 Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to [Him], greeted Him. 16 And He asked the scribes, “What are you discussing with them?” 17 Then one of the crowd answered and said, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. 18 “And wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to Your disciples, that they should cast it out, but they could not.”

– Mark 9:14-18 (NKJV)

I tried as hard as I could I couldn’t get the third and final bolt to come off the starter on my wife’s car. I had devoted hours to the project. I had screamed. I had said things that were really immature considering I was talking to and about an inanimate object. I had prayed. I had done everything I knew how to do… It was time to call the mechanic. I brought it by his shop and the part was changed out in no-time. The lesson I learned was valuable. There are times you can fix it on your own and there are times you really need to just call the mechanic.

When Jesus get’s to the bottom of the mountain, there is a problem. It’s a problem for the disciples. It’s a problem exaggerated by the scribes. It’s a problem that has the interest of the crowds. It’s a problem for a father of a young boy. It’s a problem for this boy.

Thankfully there is a person you can go to when you find that you really need help. You can go to Jesus. And so the crowd comes to Jesus. The disciples come to Jesus. Even the scribes come to Jesus to see what he’ll do.

Father, We love you and want to grow in knowledge of you and your word. So often in life we don’t know what to do or even where to go. Thank you for reminding us today that we can always take our problems to you. Please give us discernment as we apply your word to our lives. In Jesus Name, Amen.