“Because you have have so little faith. I tell you the truth, 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”
(Matthew 17:20 NIV).
This weekend my children and grandchildren came for a visit. I was playing with them in our back yard. My oldest grandson was throwing a lightweight ball up on the roof and catching it. My other grandson, who is 5, said he wanted to try it. I told him that I didn’t think he could get the ball on top of the roof. He looked at me and said, “I can try, can’t I?” I said, “Sure.” I really doubted he could make it. He looked at the ball and then looked way up on the roof. He hoisted that ball up on one hand and gave it the biggest push he had. We all stood in amazement as that ball hit the roof. He looked at me and gave me the biggest grin ever. He was very proud of himself. This made me remember that God wants us to at least try to serve Him in ways that others may view, or maybe we view, as impossible for us. But with God giving us strength all things are possible.
It reminds me of the Bible story of David and that sling. Here he was a little boy against a huge giant. Everyone made fun of him, thinking there was no way he could kill that old giant. But he said, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty……” (1 Samuel 17:45 NIV). He raised his sling and threw the stone, killing the giant. He knew that God was with him and that he could not fail.
God has called all of you to do mighty acts for Him, even if you don't think you have the courage or talent to do it. He gives you the strength and talents to do it. So it is up to you to just try. Maybe God has placed a need in your heart that only you can fulfill, whether it be in your church, work, or a friend who needs support. God has ways of impressing on your thoughts His desire for you, if you take the time to pray and feel His presence. Maybe a name keeps coming up in your thoughts. Pray that God will guide you and then act on it. God is waiting for you to have enough faith to move a mountain. The least you can do is give it a little push. Try it and you will be amazed at what God can do through you.
Dear Lord,
Help me to step out in faith, believing that you are with me. Help me to know your will and act on it. I know that there is a service that I can do for you that will show others how much you love them. I was not meant to just sit and pray or read the Bible without serving you. Thank you for your guidance. I know I can do this with your strength.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
