Faith That Moves Mountains
Mark 11:22–24 NKJV
“Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.”
Have you ever been in a situation that seemed so utterly impossible that it took your breath away? Maybe you left a doctor’s office with a challenging diagnosis, you were drowning in debt because you were overworked and underpaid, you had an estranged relationship with your family, or you experienced personal failure that left you feeling overwhelmed, helpless, and even hopeless. But Jesus clearly calls us to have a deeply courageous, mountain-moving faith, a trust that is completely based on God’s unlimited power and unchanging love.
Consider Jesus’ metaphor. Mountains symbolize life’s most challenging and intimidating obstacles. Faith may seem hard to find or even crazy at times. However, when we confront difficult situations with a faith that is firmly grounded in God’s character and promises, Jesus assures us that that these obstacles are neither permanent nor unbeatable.
According to Jesus, true faith is based solely “in God.” It isn’t dependent on external factors like human ability, experience, emotion, or logic. People often end up doubting, frustrated, or despondent after these types of foundations let them down. To have faith that can move mountains requires courage and a complete reliance on God’s infinite goodness, omnipotence, and omniscience, which do not change.
As believers, we often wonder, How do I put my faith into practice? One of the most important ways is by setting aside time each day to read the Bible. Within its pages are countless stories of God’s power breaking into impossible situations—healing diseases that physicians could not, raining down manna from heaven, parting the Red Sea, and so much more.
Next, think back on all the times that God was faithful to you in the past, when He helped, comforted, guided, or healed you. Purposely recalling situations like these will boost your confidence and faith for the problems you’re dealing with now.
Lastly, speak God’s truths consistently, even during life’s uncertainties. This can build your faith within and your courage outside. Our thoughts, emotions, and actions are changed by the way we think. We must intentionally choose words that courageously affirm God’s promises when we’re in the middle of chaos or trying times.
Faith that moves mountains doesn’t just change circumstances; it changes how we see them. The problems that used to make us feel hopeless become opportunities to see God’s power, love, and faithfulness in clearer ways. Daunting situations don’t break our faith anymore; they make it stronger. However, this strength is only available as we base our faith on God’s infinite power and steadfast love. We can face every mountain with faith when we speak and trust in His promises.
Reflection
What mountain do you feel like you can’t climb right now? How can intentionally immersing yourself deeply in God’s power and recalling His past faithfulness help you be braver and more faithful in dealing with this situation in practical ways?
Prayer
Father, give me the strength to believe with intentionality today. I trust in Your unlimited power and unchanging love. As the Holy Spirit brings me into remembrance of how faithful You have been in the past, to me and to Your other children, I have strength to go through any struggle and face any mountain. I trust Your character and speak Your promises with confidence. In Jesus’ name, amen.
