Climb Over the Mountain
READ: Mark 11:22-24
The concerned mother spent many anxious moments considering the family budget. The father tossed restlessly on sleepless pillows, fearing the responsibilities awaiting him at the office. The worried school child lost sleep over the test that he spent many hours studying for. All of these people were afraid of mountains in their lives, mountains created by doubt.
If it were possible for us to turn back the calendar just six months and look from that point forward to today, how many mountains would you see along the roads which were put there by our doubts?
But, faith removes mountains. And not just any kind of faith - certainly not faith in ourselves - but faith in our Heavenly Father. He has revealed His love for us by sending us His Son into the world for our redemption. He has assured us that He will give us strength sufficient for the day. He has told us, "...as the day, so shall your strength be." (Deuteronomy 33:25 NKJV)
In His strength we shall be prepared to move the mountains of discouragement, anxiety, frustration and fear. In His strength we shall be able to emerge victorious, no matter how hot the battle. We should be like Paul and say "I can do all things through Christ." (Philippians 4:13 NKJV)
THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: Why are doubts compared to mountains? How can we remove our doubts?
PRAYER SUGGESTIONS: Pray that we may overcome doubts (mountains) and pray for that strength in Jesus.