Passage of the Day:
Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.20 When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” they asked. 21 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done, Matthew 21:18-21.
Reflection:
After creating faith devotions from all 27 books of the New Testament, I wanted to end the month of November with one of the most powerful promises in the Bible. Jesus cursed a fig tree after his desire to fill his body with fruit was denied. When one of God’s creations doesn’t provide what it was designed to do, this fig tree was worthless in Jesus’ eyes. Subsequently, immediately withering this tree served as a teachable moment. According to Jesus, when you add unswerving belief with faith, a faith that moves mountains is possible.
Prayerful Action:
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, Matthew 21:22.
Fueling your Faith this Spiritual Season:
The gospel of John contains a similar statement made by Jesus in John 16:24. The context of John’s words is geared toward a new approach to prayer. Up until this first century conversation, the disciples were praying to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel. What Jesus is trying to express, if you truly want to see answers to your prayers immediately and or overnight, ask in the name of Jesus. When you take John’s advice and combine this with Jesus’ promise in Matthew 21:22, a faith that can move the mountains blocking and standing in your way is just a heart-felt prayer away.
Song of the Day:
Final Thoughts:
May the words of Faith Like That serve as a spiritual breakthrough in your life. The closer you draw near Jesus, the greater Satan’s attacks will become. However, when you reach a point of unswerving belief and faith, may you experience the power of the Holy Spirit move in your life this Christmas season.
by Jay Mankus
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