“Because you have so little faith. 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.” - Matthew 17 : 20 In Matthew 17 : 14-20 a man brings his son who is suffering from seizures and seeks help from Jesus and his disciples. The disciples, however, are unable to heal the boy. After the boy is eventually healed by Jesus, the disciples ask him privately why they were unable to drive out the demon causing the seizures. Jesus’ response highlights the importance of faith. He criticises the disciples for their lack of faith and calls their generation “unbelieving and perverse.” He then uses the metaphor of a mustard seed, which is one of the smallest seeds, to illustrate the power of even a small amount of faith. He tells them that with faith as tiny as a mustard seed, they can accomplish seemingly impossible things, like moving mountains. The passage is often interpreted to emphasise the significance of having unwavering faith and trust in God’s power. It highlights that even a small amount of genuine faith can lead to remarkable results. The rebuke of the disciples also serves as a lesson for them to deepen their faith and reliance on God’s strength. #bible #jesus #miracles #faith #mustardseedfaith #brisbane #mountcootha