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The song "Mountains Must Move" draws its powerful imagery and teaching directly from the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. One of the foundational scriptures for this teaching is found in Matthew 17:20: "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." Here, the Word of God sets forth a profound principle—a principle that faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can achieve what seems impossible. This is a call to operate in a dimension beyond the natural, a dimension where faith is the currency that moves the immovable.
The context of this scripture is rooted in Jesus' ministry. In Matthew 17, Jesus and His disciples find themselves dealing with a father who has brought his demon-possessed son for deliverance. The disciples, despite their previous successes, fail to cast out the unclean spirit. Jesus steps in and rebukes the demon, prompting it to leave, resulting in the boy’s healing. Later, the disciples privately question Jesus as to why they couldn't deliver the boy. Jesus responds with our core scripture, emphasizing the necessity of faith.
In Mark 11:23, Jesus uses the illustration of mountain-moving faith after cursing the barren fig tree, which consequently withers from the roots. He teaches his disciples that faith, not mere words or works, is the key to accessing God's miraculous power. These are instances where Jesus is addressing His disciples—those closest to Him—and training them in divine principles of the Kingdom, not just for physical healing but for spiritual authority and breakthrough.
Let us focus on two pivotal Greek words from Matthew 17:20 and Mark 11:23: "faith" (πίστις, pistis) and "doubt" (διακρίνω, diakrino).
Understanding these terms allows us to grasp that the faith Jesus speaks of is not about the quantity but the quality—a steadfast trust that does not entertain doubt.
The lyrics woven into "Mountains Must Move" reflect core teachings of Jesus on faith. Each stanza resonates with scriptural truth and is a call to active belief.
### Speaking to the Mountain
"Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain..." (Mark 11:23). This verse calls believers to confront challenges with the authority of faith-filled proclamation. In Mark 11, the mountain serves as a metaphor for formidable obstacles. Faith is not passive; it is vocal and assertive. The mountain represents any obstacle—spiritual, emotional, or physical—that stands in the way of God’s purposes.
### Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed
A mustard seed is small yet potent. Jesus intentionally uses this imagery in Matthew 17:20 to convey that even the smallest authentic faith, rooted in God’s limitless power, is sufficient to accomplish the impossible. Just as the mustard seed grows into a large plant, so our faith, though starting small, develops as we exercise and act upon it.
### Believe That You Have Received It
“That’s why I tell you: whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Matthew 21:22). Here, faith is paired with certainty. True faith involves receiving God’s promises inwardly before they manifest outwardly. The declaration is not merely hopeful but is an acknowledgment that, in the spiritual realm, God’s purposes are already fulfilled.
To apply the teachings found in "Mountains Must Move," believers must engage their faith actively and persistently.
1. Ground Your Faith in Scripture: Familiarize yourself with God’s promises. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Memorize and meditate on scriptures related to trust and God's faithfulness.
2. Speak with Authority: Jesus instructs us to speak to the mountain (Mark 11:23). Identify your obstacles and declare God’s promises over them. Use declarations rooted in Scripture to address and dismantle these challenges.
3. Guard Against Doubt: Recognize and resist the temptation to doubt. Replace doubtful thoughts with God’s promises and truths. Scripture commands us to take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5).
4. Pray with Expectancy: Approach God with confidence, believing that you have received what you have asked (Matthew 21:22). Cultivate a lifestyle of thankfulness, acknowledging God’s historical faithfulness to encourage present belief.
Proclamation:
"I proclaim that through faith in God, no mountain is immovable. As I speak His promises with unwavering faith, obstacles must yield to His divine will. I stand, confident that through faith as a mustard seed, nothing is impossible to me in Christ Jesus."
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank You that Your Word is a guiding light for my path. Strengthen my faith to trust without doubt. Empower me to speak boldly to the mountains I face, confident that with You all things are possible. Help me to remain steadfast, believing in Your promises and resting in Your faithfulness. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
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