As a nation of born again believers, we are endowed with a seeking nature; for God loves to hide and bury treasures of Himself remotely in His Word. Proverbs 25: 2, “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the honor of kings to search out a matter.” Everything a human will acquire of God will be done by faith. Hebrews 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.”
Having said this, allow me to meddle with your faith. Luke 17:6, “If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you might say to the sycamine tree….” Often, we hear this scripture quoted as the “size” of a mustard seed. Though size is insinuated, the key word here is “as,” a comparative word. Little faith does not please God. How many times did Jesus rebuke His disciples because of unbelief and little faith? Every man has been dealt the measure of faith. As God is a God of increase, faith must be sown in soil conducive for growth to its fullest potential.
The heart and mind must be conditioned with right words, understanding and thinking, that the implant (the Word of God) will grow. Thus it (faith) will be able to sustain life and all of the challenges it entails. Growth is a process. Matthew 13: 31, “The kingdom of heaven is like to (compared to) a grain of mustard seed, which indeed is the least of all seeds; but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs and becomes a tree; so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.” Birds cannot lodge on a mustard seed, but they are quite safe on a branch. I am a garden buff. This spring, I planted some broad leaf mustard seeds. The soil was rich with mulch, compost, and decomposed seafood fertilizer. The greens grew taller than six feet, and on a spring day, birds would come and pick the seedpods. Watching this awesome scene take place, Matthew 13: 31, began to speak volumes.
Faith needs an opportunity to grow. Every challenge, every hard place, every locked door, sickness, bondage and every misappropriated identity, can be conquered by faith. When you are faced with either of these, the end result speaks to the size of your faith. Be strong in the Lord and the Power of His might!
Submitted by: Electra E. J. Adams, Gethsemane Ministries, 1024 Ethel Lane, Trussville, Ala. 35235. Like me on FB
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