Need faith? I sure do! And we aren't the only ones. We're getting to the end of Jesus' journey with these disciples, they had seen miracles galore, and they still are amazed at how Jesus made the fig tree wither all at once. (Matthew 21:18-32).
I can almost imagine Him thinking, "Come on guys". But He patiently says, "Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done." Wow, that is quite a statement. How many people do you hear commanding mountains to jump into the sea?
However the next sentence seems to sum up His point. "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." I find this straight out statement quite unsettling. It seems that there are two ways to respond. I can get woefully discouraged about my lack of faith. Or I can believe that you and I have pondered this truth right now for a reason.
I can almost imagine Him thinking, "Come on guys". But He patiently says, "Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done." Wow, that is quite a statement. How many people do you hear commanding mountains to jump into the sea?
However the next sentence seems to sum up His point. "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." I find this straight out statement quite unsettling. It seems that there are two ways to respond. I can get woefully discouraged about my lack of faith. Or I can believe that you and I have pondered this truth right now for a reason.
Could Jesus be right now calling us to more faith? It's quite likely. He desires truly powerful partners in prayer. Let's answer His call.
Yes Lord, I ask for more faith. Thank you for calling me to partner with You.
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