Though Jesus had given power to the 12 apostles to cast out demons, nine of them failed in casting out demon from a boy while Jesus was transfigured on a high mountain in the presence of the apostles Peter, James, and John. When Jesus, along with the three came down, he healed the boy. When the nine asked Jesus why they could not do it, he explained that in such severe cases special preparation like prayer and fasting are needed. Faith is also demanded from the disciple and the recipient of the miracle. Let us ask God to increase our faith and help to supplement it from our part with prayer and fasting as Jesus taught us through his disciples.
