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The theme of "Mountains Must Move" is one of faith that conquers all obstacles. The central scripture underpinning this song is from Matthew 17:20, where Jesus exhorts His disciples, saying, “Truly I say to you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.” Let us look at what the Word of God says. The promise of mountain-moving faith highlights the immense power God has granted through belief, untainted by doubt, and our role in exercising that divinely bestowed authority.
To grasp the weight of these words, we must understand the context in which they were spoken. In Matthew 17, Jesus rebukes and delivers a demon-possessed boy after the disciples had failed to do so. The disciples, puzzled by their inability, approach Jesus privately, inquiring about the reason for their failure. It is here that Jesus delivers the iconic teaching on faith. His response is both a rebuke and an assurance, highlighting the importance of unwavering faith in the life of a believer. This incident took place shortly after the Transfiguration, a pivotal moment where Christ’s divine glory was revealed to Peter, James, and John, underscoring His absolute authority.
A key word in this passage is “faith,” translated from the Greek word “pistis” (πίστις). The noun “pistis” conveys more than mere belief; it denotes trust, confidence, and a firm conviction. It suggests a faith that is steadfast and grounded in relationship with God, not just belief in mere facts.
Another significant word is “doubt,” from the Greek “diakrino” (διακρίνω), meaning to “judge through” or “distinguish.” In the emotional context, it means to waver or hesitate. It is this wavering that Jesus addresses, showing that what impairs the effectiveness of our faith is an unstable heart.
Understanding these terms sheds light on the core message of the song: faith must be certain and rooted in trusting God's character and His promises.
Examining the lyrics, one notices the recurring theme of speaking to mountains and commanding them to move. This aligns closely with Mark 11:23, where Jesus again states, "Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him."
This is not simply a metaphorical solution to life's challenges but an actual exercise of spiritual authority. Mountains can represent any obstacle hindering a believer’s spiritual journey. The mention of faith as small as a mustard seed emphasizes that it's not the size of our faith that matters but rather its purity and presence. Even a seemingly insignificant amount of genuine faith can activate God's promise because it contains the potential for growth and action.
Cross-referencing scripture brings to light the dynamic principle that “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). Faith is instilled and strengthened through the intake of God's Word. Similarly, Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “without faith, it is impossible to please God, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.”
Spiritually, mountain-moving faith is both a battle against doubt and a declaration of God's truth over circumstances. As Ephesians 6:16 describes, faith is a shield that extinguishes all the flaming arrows of the evil one, indicating faith’s crucial role in spiritual warfare.
To walk out this mountain-moving faith in our lives, we must take deliberate steps:
1. Build Your Faith Daily: Consistently immerse yourself in the Word of God. Allow scriptures to saturate your heart and mind, nurturing a trust that does not waver. Recall, "Faith comes from hearing…" (Romans 10:17). Make the intake of God's Word a daily priority.
2. Practice Verbal Confession: Proclaim the truth of God’s Word over your situations. Jesus demonstrated the power of spoken words against the forces of darkness (Matthew 4:4-11). Let your words align with God’s declarations—life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21).
3. Guard Against Doubt: Be alert to the seeds of doubt that undermine your faith. Take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Reject doubt immediately with truth and replace it with confident expectation in God’s promises.
4. Engage in Prayer and Fasting: Jesus’ indirect reference to fasting in Matthew 17:21 encourages a lifestyle of devotion that sharpens spiritual sensitivity and faith. Through prayer and fasting, we surrender to God's will and activate the power that comes through earnest seeking.
Let us boldly proclaim together: *“I have faith as small as a mustard seed. I speak to every mountain in my life and command it to move by the authority given in Jesus’ name. My heart will not doubt, and I believe everything spoken through faith will be done. Nothing is impossible for me through Christ who strengthens me.”*
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of faith. Strengthen my heart to believe unwaveringly in Your promises. May my words align with Your Word, and may mountains in my life move because of the authority of Christ within me. Guard my heart against doubt and fill me with confidence in Your truth. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.
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