He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
-Matthew 17: 20

Operation Faith

Recently at Maple Grove we heard a great message about 'New Beginnings' and 'Moving Forward.' The scripture for that sermon came from Joshua 1: 1-9 (look it up). Moses has passed away and now a new leader, Joshua, has emerged to lead the Israelite people into the Promised Land. They are camped out on the Jordan River and in these verses God is giving His commands to Joshua. In verse 9 we read, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1: 9) The Isralite tribes were heading into uncharted territory. Many enemies and obstacles lay before them. How were they going to succeed? By faith! By having faith that the Lord their God would see them through!

Do you have that kind of faith? We believe in and worship a God who operates on faith. Situations and circumstances do not matter. God works by faith! He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17: 20) Jesus tells us that all we need is 'faith as small as a mustard seed' and we can make mountains move. Are there mountains in your life right now? The time when we need faith is when we come up against obstacles. It is in these (and all times) that we must rely on our faith. "When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior..." (Isaiah 43: 2-3). Joshua and the Israelites overcame all odds and triumphed in the Promised Land. Not because of anything they did but because of their faith in God to see them through. The same can be true for you and I today. No matter the situation before you, you too will overcome. "...'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty." (Zechariah 4: 6) We will overcome not by anything we do but by Operation Faith! Amen!

I pray that all is well with you. Please let me know if you have any prayer concerns or praises. Have a great week and remember to smile :), the Lord loves you!

In Christ,

Shan D. Hartsough

So he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty"
-Zechariah 4: 6

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