S. Matthew 17:20-21 (NIV) “He (Jesus) replied, “because you so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
O. Jesus lets His disciples know that the reason they could not drive out the demon was that they had so little faith. Little faith doesn’t necessarily refer to “size” like in quantity, but rather, “dull of hearing the Lord’s voice and disinterested in walking with Him.” They were more or less, “going through the motions” of ministry but not with whole hearts, walking close with Him. The mustard faith Jesus describes is faith that has potential for growth and effectiveness. c.f. Matthew 13:31-32
A. I will continue to live my out my faith believing God for His leading and provision in the vision He has called me to. I desire faith that “checks in” with God regularly and does not go through the motions. I continue to believe God to move the mountains and obstacles that I might take more Kingdom ground for Him.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. Holy Spirit fill me and guide me with an emboldened faith that comes from a close walk with the Father and with the Lord Jesus. Remove the obstacles that may stand in my way that I might move forward and take more Kingdom ground for you. In Jesus’ name!
