"A Seed Replicates Itself!" - Matthew 17:14-20

A mustard seed faith while minuscule in size when activated unleashes the same creative and potent Spirit of God that: commanded light to burst forth through darkness, gave order to chaos and conquered death and the grave. Jesus says mustard seed faith has the power to compel mountains to "move from here to there". But the question becomes how deeply rooted is your faith and how are you nurturing your faith?Because a seed can only reproduce itself and the seed’s ability to thrive depends on the soil in which it's planted.  

"A Seed Only Replicates Itself!"

So faith no matter how small will reproduce faith. When mountains are unmoved and maintain dominion over our lives, it’s an indication our faith isn’t rooted in the power and creativity of the God of resurrection.  Also, sometimes what we speak is incongruent with what we believe. 

Jesus wants to act on our behalf and on numerous occasions has taken action in the absence of our faith. Yet some circumstances demand an unshakable “believing” rooted in our heart, soul, mind and strength. How often do we ask Jesus to act in powerful ways on our behalf while rendering weak to lethargic faith? These are the instances when mountains remain unmoved and Jesus says (Matthew 17:20):

“You Didn’t Have Enough Faith.”

The seed isn’t the problem, no matter the size it will reproduce itself.  When a seed is deeply rooted in rich soil and properly nurtured, the seed multiplies its self. Jesus tells the disciples – with faith deeply rooted in the God of resurrection not only would they cast out demons but “Nothing would be impossible" (Matthew 17:20) for them to accomplish.

Think of Jesus as the seed. . .Jesus only produces life, healing, hope, faith and that which is impossible. As you encounter your mountains, the question is how deeply rooted is your faith in Jesus and how well have you nurtured your believing.
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INSPIRED BY LOVE, 

Pastor Marcus