Matthew 17:20 — He replied, “Because you have 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.”
It’s easy to say you’ve got faith…until you face a mountain.
But we’ve got a bigger God. Can I get an amen?
I came across this devotional I want to share with you. It’s from In Touch Ministries, and it is so good. It says…
“Are you facing what seems like an insurmountable obstacle? It might be a problem too complex to solve, a task beyond your ability, a sin too tempting to overcome, or a situation over which you have no control.
Facing such things can make us feel weak, helpless and vulnerable, but always remember that we have an almighty God, and nothing is too difficult for Him.
There’s a story in the Bible, where a Jewish leader with 50,000 of his men returned to Jerusalem from being in captivity, and they were going to rebuild their temple. But the obstacles that they were facing were just too much, and Yet even with thousands of people, the obstacles seemed overwhelming.
Well, God gave His prophet Zechariah a vision so that he could go and encourage these men. The message that the Prophet gave was…”Remember, ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord.
So, the same truth applies to you today. Maybe you’re staring at a mountain that feels impossible to move—a diagnosis, a broken relationship, a financial burden, or a struggle you’ve carried for years.
In your own strength, it may be too much. But Jesus never said mountains move because we are strong. He said they move because our faith is placed in a strong God.
Faith isn’t pretending the obstacle isn’t there. It’s choosing to trust God in the middle of it.
Sometimes God moves the mountain. Sometimes He leads you over it. Sometimes He walks with you through it.
But either way, you’re not facing it alone.
The same Spirit who empowered God’s people then is with you now, giving you strength, wisdom, peace, and courage for whatever stands in front of you today.
So don’t focus on the size of the mountain. Focus on the greatness of your God.
Even faith as small as a mustard seed becomes powerful when it’s placed in the hands of an almighty God.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
- What mountain are you facing right now that feels bigger than your faith?
- Where might God be inviting you to trust Him instead of relying on your own strength?
- How does remembering God’s power change the way you view your current challenge?