God is not a supernatural vending machine. Jesus did not mean we can fulfill our selfish desires if we simply believe they will happen. There are some leaders and churches that teach that health and wealth are available to all Christians who have faith. That dangerous teaching not only puts the focus on the temporal comforts of life but also leads a believer to think that any shortage of health or wealth is the result of unbelief. That is not what Jesus taught.

What Jesus wants us to understand is that there are no limits to what God can do. He can heal and bless and proper anyone and change circumstances big and small. Jesus reminds us of God’s power so that we will never give up or lose hope when facing difficulties. God can come through for us and answer our prayers.

We cannot have everything we request from God. He decides what will be best for us and always gives us enough to serve and build His kingdom. We are instructed to keep asking for what will please God. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”

MARK 9:23 – Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.