He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, 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
I find myself difficult understanding what the Lord says at times. I know that we don’t have to understand everything, but you can’t help but ask him more and more questions. I see you can also lead yourself to doubt and begin to feel lost. This usually happens when you start to rely on your own strength. Well, our Lord really knows our hearts and when you feel lost or questionable, it seems that He knows we are lacking in faith.
Why does he refer to a mustard seed? Its because it is such a small grain and when grown properly, it can grow into large bushes. So does this mean our faith is like a mustard seed, and when it is grown properly by our gardner (Jesus) our faith grows? YES it does! All He wants from me is to have faith in Him, in the people He sends infront of me, and to trust that He will be there to help me.
Lord, I ask for more faith. Amen
@itsmetimmm
Hey Timothy, nice reflection. I was reading a Handbook for Catholics last week and it said the having questions or doubts does not necessarily mean a lack of faith. In faith, it can mean your faith is strong and all these questions and doubts make it all stronger. God bless!