Moving Mountains

After a discussion with friends, I realised my application of this verse from Matthew 17 was different from most.

The disciples could not understand why they were unable to heal a young boy.

Jesus explained that their faith was weak. With true faith we can do anything, Jesus said—even move mountains.

Reading this passage of scripture, many people imagine a majestic mountain picking up her skirts of rock and trees and stepping left or right—making a path for their purpose.

But in my vision, I am pulling a wheelbarrow with a shovel. I’m moving my mountain one rock at a time.

Even with strong faith, we rely on God’s timing for the mountain to move.

Just as we believe in answers to our prayers, patience and petitions (wheelbarrows and shovels) help to create the miracles we seek.

If it is God’s will, we can call on our faith in his power to move our mountains, rock by rock.

Prayer: Dear God, may our faith be strong enough to move mountains. Sustain us as we move them according to your plan. Amen