September 21, 2026 by crewsnaway@gmail.com

FAITH … NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSIBLE / MATTHEW 17:20

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(KJV) Matthew 17:20

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Faith: Moving Mountains and Making the Impossible Possible

We often hear about the power of faith, but what does it truly look like in the life of a believer? In Matthew 17:20, Jesus delivers a radical promise to His disciples: “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.”

This imagery of moving mountains is breathtaking, but it often leaves us asking: What is the true nature of this kind of faith? If nothing is impossible, why do we sometimes feel so stuck?

The answer lies not in the size or strength of our own willpower, but in the object of our focus.

1. It’s Not the Size of Your Faith, It’s the Size of Your God

Jesus explicitly mentions the mustard seed—one of the tiniest seeds known to the culture of His day. By pointing to something so minuscule, Jesus shifts the pressure away from us. The “amount” of faith you generate is not the issue. By God’s grace, every follower of Christ already possesses enough faith to experience the miraculous; it is the very faith we exercised to receive salvation in the first place (Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:8).

True faith is not a belief in “faith” itself as some mystical, cosmic force. Mark 11:22 gives us the exact blueprint: “Have faith in God.” It is not about how much faith you have, but what you do with it. We must direct our small seed of faith toward an infinite God. He must be both the source and the object of our focus.

2. Faith is a Gift, Not Grit

We cannot manufacture true faith through sheer mental effort, positive thinking, or hype. True faith is a divine work within our hearts (Philippians 2:13). It is a God-given awareness—inspired by the Holy Spirit—that assures us He hears and answers our prayers.

Because it is a gift, we don’t have to stress about “brewing it up” on our own. Instead, we look to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.

3. Connection is the Secret to Confidence

Since faith flows from God, our confidence grows the closer we get to Him. Romans 10:17 reminds us that “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” As we immerse ourselves in Scripture and intimacy with Jesus, our dependence on Him deepens.

Jesus was incredibly clear in John 15:5: “Apart from me you can do nothing.” Reaching for the “impossible” requires absolute dependence on His constant presence and obedience to His Word. When we abide in Him, our hearts align with His, and our faith naturally grows.

4. Surrendered to His Sovereignty

Finally, true faith is entirely under God’s control. He dispenses faith on the basis of His perfect love, wisdom, and eternal purposes. He gives us exactly what we need, right when we need it, to accomplish His will—not our own selfish interests (James 4:3).

When Jesus says “nothing will be impossible,” He is inviting us into total alignment with the Kingdom of God. When your tiny seed of faith is placed in the hands of an Almighty God, the mountains in your life don’t stand a chance.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the powerful reminder that You do not demand a giant, perfect faith from me. You only ask for my willingness, even if it is as small as a tiny mustard seed. Lord, forgive me for the times I have looked at my problems instead of looking at You. I confess that apart from You, I can do nothing.

I pray that the Holy Spirit would grow my faith today. Help me to anchor my trust deeply in Your character, Your Word, and Your perfect timing. I surrender the “mountains” in my life to You, knowing that nothing is impossible under Your control. Let my life be a reflection of Your grace and power, used entirely for Your glory and Your good will.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

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