Monday, January 19, 2026
Bible Verse
Matthew 17:20
“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.’”
Devotional
Sometimes we think that our faith is too small to make a
difference. When we face large problems or difficult situations, we may feel
that our faith is not strong enough. But in Matthew 17:20, Jesus gives us a
powerful reminder about the true nature of faith.
Jesus said that even faith as small as a mustard seed can
move mountains. The mustard seed is known for being one of the smallest seeds,
yet it grows into a strong and large plant. This shows us that faith does not
need to be large to be powerful. What matters is that our faith is placed in
God.
Faith means trusting God even when circumstances seem
impossible. It means believing that God has the power to do what we cannot do
on our own. When we bring our problems to God with faith, we invite Him to work
in ways beyond our understanding.
Mountains in our lives may represent obstacles, fears,
struggles, or situations that seem too difficult to overcome. Yet Jesus reminds
us that with faith in God, those mountains do not have the final word.
Even small faith can grow when we continue to trust God,
pray, and rely on His promises. As our relationship with Him grows, our faith
becomes stronger and our confidence in Him deepens.
Today, remember that you do not need perfect or great faith
to experience God’s power. Even a small step of faith can open the door for God
to do amazing things in your life.
Prayer
Lord, Thank You for reminding me that even small faith is powerful
when it is placed in You. When I face challenges that seem like mountains, help
me trust in Your strength and not in my own abilities. Grow my faith each day
and help me believe that nothing is impossible for You. In Jesus name, Amen.