A Word of Encouragement

June 13, 2026

CSKT Bison Range, MT - June 2026

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

After Jesus had driven the moneychangers and merchants out of the temple, the chief priests and scribes sought to destroy Him because the people were astonished by Jesus' teaching. The next day, the religious leaders and elders came up to Him and asked, "By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this authority to do these things?" (Mark 11:15-28)

They already knew what His answer would be, but were looking for an excuse to charge Him with blasphemy. Instead of answering their question, Jesus asked them where John got his authority to baptize people into repentance. "Was it from heaven or from men?" (Mark 11:29-30)

They began considering the implications among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say, 'Then why did you not believe him?' But should we say, 'From men'?" - they were afraid of the people, for they all considered John to have been a real prophet.
	Mark 11:31-31

Does Jesus have to ask us a similar question? "Why do you not believe Me?" We might think, "Of course I believe!" But do we? Jesus often chastised His followers for their limited faith, For example when they thought the storm was threatening their boat, He calmed the storm and said, "Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?" (Matthew 8:23-26)

Instead of taking offense at the question, we should, like the father of the demon possessed boy, respond to Jesus’ question with, "I do believe; help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:22-24)

Do we believe the countless promises Jesus has made to us, or do we wallow in fear and doubt?

Elyon al kol HaAretz - Most High over all the Earth - I do believe; help my unbelief.

He said to them US, "It is I; do not be afraid."
	John 6:20

Do You believe?