Title (wood) Faith that can move mountains
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Hymn: 397 (New Hymn 357) 'Those who believe in the Lord rise up'
Meditation: There are times in life when we encounter problems that seem impossible on our own. Are you feeling discouraged by being surrounded by difficult problems right now?
Confession of Faith: Apostles' Creed
Text: "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you..." (Matthew 17:14- 20)
When the Jews of Jesus' day encountered a very difficult problem, they expressed it as "a mountain is blocking the way". And solving that problem was called "moving a mountain." In other words, the faith that can move mountains means the faith that solves difficult problems that seem very impossible from a human point of view. How can we overcome life's problems with faith?
First, you must have a vision of moving mountains. Psychologists say that when we have a vision, three things happen in our body. First, the brain activity of seeking opportunities begins. Then brain cells come alive to solve the problem. Finally, it is said that a chemical component that prompts decision is injected into the blood vessel. It is very important to have a vision and a dream like this. When you have a vision, the history of changing your body, your mind, and finally your environment will appear. That is why you must first have a vision. I hope you have fantasies about solving problems.
Second, there must be an adventurous practice. If you only dream and do not practice, nothing will happen. However, even if there are things that cannot be done, impossible and hopeless, if you have faith and challenge yourself, you will find the answer. Faith without works is dead faith. Faith without action does not reveal God's work. Start your adventure with faith. Almighty God is with you.
Third, you must have absolute faith that what you ask for through faith will surely come true. The Lord said, 'Whatever you have believed and asked, believe that you have received it, and it will be done for you.' He also said, 'Even if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, if you tell this mountain to move from here to there, it will move, and nothing is impossible'. If you believe and pray, miracles will appear. When we believed and prayed, the Red Sea was opened, the Jordan River was divided, and the city of Jericho fell. Please believe that if you believe and pray, God's work will surely appear.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to overcome problems such as mountains with faith. I pray in Jesus name. Amen.
Lord's Prayer