What's it Going to Take?

N.T.#207 "What's it Going to Take?"

Dec. 20, 2023 

Matthew 17-Part 10

LET IT GLOW

The disciples didn't even have faith the size of a tiny mustard seed. That is why they could not cast out the demon in the boy. One commentary said the 9 were feasting and indulging themselves with the people while Jesus and the 3 disciples were on the mountaintop. 

What they needed was true faith-the kind of faith that turns from self-confidence to confidence in the power of Jesus Christ alone. With His power, nothing is impossible. (verse 20)

We are to give God the glory whenever He answers our prayer, delivers us, or helps us. 

Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. (Jesus said this in John 14:13-14)

It is Him, not us that accomplishes things. It is divine power that changes hearts, minds, souls. Not us. It is Jesus who saves, not our works, our good attitudes, sweet words. God's Word reminds us who He is and what He can do.  

LET IT GROW 

We must never allow earthly obstacles to eclipse divine truth. Don't let the severity of the plight, the impossibility of the situation, or the size of the problem overwhelm you. When the size of the obstacle is irrelevant when it comes to the power of God. Shine the Light in the gloom of your situation, then walk through it. Don't let situations disguised as impossible intimidate you. don't back down. Recall divine truth and trust God. When we fail, we must go straight to Jesus to find out what went wrong, as the disciples did. 

Their situation required prayer and fasting. Jesus knew what went wrong and the answer that the disciples needed to hear. So, are you facing an impossible situation? Go to God in prayer, asking Him to do whatever is needed. It is His divine power, nor ours, that can do it. Seek God's will, for we may need to do something or take a stand against evil. Spend time fasting and praying for the answer.

LET IT GO

Lord, nothing is impossible with You.

We know this, believe this, and ask You to do the impossible.

For Your glory. Glory to God in the Highest!