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Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:19-20
People make time for the things that matter most to them. It's one thing to say something is important, but another entirely to internalize it, spend time on it, and act because of it. This happens even with Christians who understand that Jesus is preeminent (Colossians 1:15-20) but put getting to know Him better behind more urgent things like work, family, or hobbies.
Good intentions aren't enough to walk fruitfully with Jesus. The disciples discovered this when they failed to cast out a demon. Jesus told them, "So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."
Don't let that discourage you, though. David tells how to take God seriously: "To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me."
Prayer: Jesus, make me aware of anything that is coming between me and You. I want to put You first in everything, knowing You'll take care of my every need.
People make time for the things that matter most to them. It's one thing to say something is important, but another entirely to internalize it, spend time on it, and act because of it. This happens even with Christians who understand that Jesus is preeminent (Colossians 1:15-20) but put getting to know Him better behind more urgent things like work, family, or hobbies.
Good intentions aren't enough to walk fruitfully with Jesus. The disciples discovered this when they failed to cast out a demon. Jesus told them, "So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."
Don't let that discourage you, though. David tells how to take God seriously: "To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me."
Prayer: Jesus, make me aware of anything that is coming between me and You. I want to put You first in everything, knowing You'll take care of my every need.
