"What a Little Faith Can Do for You"

Scripture: "And the Lord said, If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you." -Luke 17:6, ESV

As we close out 2009 and enter into a new decade, 2010, we have all experienced situations where God wanted to test our faith. I can recall a few instances within my lifetime where the money was funny, the change was strange, and most importantly, the bills were due. Due to my faith in God and working the principles of tithes and offering, He helped me to pay those bills and maintain good standing with those bills. Recently, I knew of my friend's wife, who applied for a position, and because of the faith she had in God, God supplied her need with the position. At the end of the day, faith, along with works, can bring great rewards to your life. In order to get these rewards, you have to have a little faith. Today's text will provide yet another example of what a little faith can do for you.

Today’s devotional is set in the Gospel account according to Luke. Of the four Gospel accounts in the New Testament, this account serves as the second longest in chapter length only behind Matthew's account. Luke, the great physician, displayed many of Christ's miracles, discussed Jesus' use of parables, and introduced to us the birth and ministry of John the Baptist. Within this particular chapter, Luke writes up Jesus' discussion of several topics that include: temptation to sin, increasing your faith, unworthy servants, Jesus' cleansing of the ten lepers, and the coming of the Kingdom. Today's main scripture falls into the topic of increasing your faith.

As we begin to look at this main scripture, the first couple of words should invoke your attention: And the Lord said. This should invoke your attention because not only are these words from Christ Himself, but because when He says something, it carries a power behind it that demands your attention. Within this topic of faith, Christ had something to say to His apostles. As you continue to live life on today, listen for what the Lord says to you. It will come through your pastor preaching, songs over the radio, conversation with your fellow brother and sister, and other things. As Jesus implored the people of His day, He that has an ear, let Him hear. What exactly did Christ want His disciples and us to hear from Him about faith?

He wants us to hear this statement: "If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, be uprooted and planted in the sea, and it would obey you. According to Wikipedia.org, a mustard seed's diameter is 3 mm, meaning it's a very small seed. If you have just a little faith, the size of a 3mm diameter seed, then Jesus is telling you that you can uproot a mulberry tree, that can be as tall as 50 feet tall, and be planted in the sea and the tree would obey you. Ladies and gentlemen, with a little faith, God can make awesome things happen for you! With a little faith, your child can find his/her way to Jesus. With a little faith, you can be placed in the job of your dreams! With a little faith, you can be placed in an awesome marriage! With a little faith, you can possess the home God wanted you to have! With a little faith, you can be healed from your soul's diseases! You can do a lot if you have a little faith!

In closing, Jesus wanted His disciples to possess a little faith because He had entrusted in them a lot. Just like His disciples, Christ has entrusted a lot into you and me! There is so much we can do and need to do to excel His Kingdom! We cannot do it unless we exercise some work along with some faith! Exercise the little faith you have, multiply it, and watch what God will do and can do for you!