Song

Bigger Than I Thought

Sean Curran
March 28, 2019

Overview

There is a very beautiful and challenging story found in Mark 9, starting with verse 14.

It’s about a man who is trying to get his son some much-needed help. Help that could only come from Jesus. You should read it. I’ll wait…

Ok, you probably have loads of questions after reading a story like that. Good. So do I. After meditating on this story, here are the two things that left me compelled and encouraged.

  1. Put yourself in the shoes of this father. His son is in really, really bad shape. This man has got to be gripped with all sorts of fears and questions and possibly some anger or doubt, all the kinds of things that life has a way of throwing at us. But, instead of running away from God with all those things, he ran straight towards Him. He threw it all at the feet of Jesus. Even his honest faith. “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief” verse 24.

  2. Jesus doesn’t turn him away. Not only did Jesus heal the boy, but He also helped the father surrender. In the Kingdom of God, surrender always leads to freedom.

Are there hurts, fears, or doubts in your life that cause you to run away from Jesus instead of towards Him?

Don’t be afraid. He won’t turn you away. He’s bigger than that. The King is on your side. Surrender it all. Find your freedom.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 4:6-8

Lyrics

Speak to me

When the silence steals my voice

You understand me

You understand me

Come to me

In the valley of unknowns

You understand me

You understand me

You understand me, God

You understand me

So I throw all my cares before You

My doubts and fears don't scare You

You're bigger than I thought You were

You're bigger than I thought

I stop all negotiations

With the God of all creation

You're bigger than I thought You were

You're bigger than I thought You were

So much bigger than I thought

You're bigger than I thought You were

I believe

But help my unbelief

You understand me

You understand me

Help me reach

The faith that's underneath

You understand me

You understand me

Yes, You understand me, God

You understand me, oh

I throw all my cares before You

My doubts and fears don't scare You

You're bigger than I thought You were

You're bigger than I thought

I stop all negotiations

With the God of all creation

You're bigger than I thought You were

You're bigger than I thought You were, oh

I will rest in the Father's hands

Leave the rest in the Father's hands

I throw all my cares before You

My doubts and fears don't scare You

You're bigger than I thought You were

You're bigger than I thought

I stop all negotiations

With the God of all creation

You're bigger than I thought You were

You're bigger than I thought You were, oh

Scripture References

14When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them.
6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
24Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”