The apostles said to the LORD, “Increase our faith!” He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.” Luke 17:5-6
Jesus is teaching His disciples the consequences of hindering someone. They must lead in a world full of distractions and temptations. THEY must love a love that perseveres with forgiveness and kindness. These men who had journeyed many miles with Jesus felt overwhelmed and unqualified for such a high calling. For this reason, they ask Jesus to grant them more faith.
Faith’s power is not in its quantity. Because faith is our connecting point to God, it is infinite. It cannot be measured by man’s definitions. A boundless supply with the power to move mountains occurs in the simplest act of trust and obedience.
These men had seen Jesus perform many miracles. They experienced His love and compassion in person. They know the magnitude of what He does and understand what they must do, but Jesus assures them, a little faith in action is all you need, God will do the rest.
Love,
Gretchen