Moving Mountains

Scripture

Matthew 21:18-22

In the morning, as Jesus was returning to Jerusalem, he was hungry, 19 and he noticed a fig tree beside the road. He went over to see if there were any figs, but there were only leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” And immediately the fig tree withered up. 20 The disciples were amazed when they saw this and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” 21 Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. 22 You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.”

Observation

Jesus response to the fig tree always seems a little over the top to me.  I am not even sure figs were in season but what I do know is the lesson is on faith.  It does not teach on faith in faith but on having faith.  The existence of faith in you is enough, the faith of a mustard seed, though small can move mountains.

1. Have faith in God.

Again not faith in faith or faith in myself but trust God to keep his promises.

2. Grow in my relationship with Him.

The more I know Him, the more I will trust him.  Faith grows by experience.  When I experience God keeping his word to me, it builds my trust in him.

3. Doubt is questioning God's character.

When I doubt his word, I doubt his being.  God's promises are backed by all the honor of his name.  

Application

1. God is sovereign so even when people are making decisions on my future, I can trust God to get me to the right place.  No man can act outside of God's sovereignity.

2. Having a need is the first step of receiving a miracle.

Needing a miracle positions me into receiving a miracle.  Times of great need are times of great opportunity.

Prayer

I do trust you can rest in the fact that you can move mountains.  I will not be consumed by worry or anxiety but will experience the peace of God.