Matthew 17:20 Jesus said, ' Truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of 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.’
We often read this oft-quoted remark of Jesus as an indictment of our faithlessness. I don't know about you, but I've not been able to move a mountain any time recently. Does that mean I don't have enough faith?
If we think about it just a bit differently though, I think it's a statement about the great faithfulness of Christian people throughout the centuries. Think about it - the message of the Gospel - that Jesus' life, death, and resurrection mean life for us - has been spread throughout the world by humble and faithful missionaries. Hospitals and schools have been built out of churches and their commitment to healing and teaching in Jesus' name. Out of his experience as a pastor, Martin Luther King, Jr. changed a nation and the world. These are just a few examples. You could name many more. But look at the faithfulness. Look at the mountains that have been moved. You are a part of this mountain-moving, faith-filled movement we call the church. Thanks be to God for you and for your faithfulness.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
Worship tonight at 7 pm. Holden Evening Prayer is a nice and contemplative worship opportunity. Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for a full calendar of events.
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