Daily Bible Reading - Saturday - February 6th

After reading the scriptures for this morning and then the devotional I find myself wanting to be like the devotional describes.  I want the faith described in Matthew 21, able to speak to the fig tree and it do what I say and speak to the mountain and it go.  Having that kind of faith is important to us as we keep on our journey of WLS.  I know when I hit a mountain or stall or any other obstacle in my journey, it’s important to keep our faith strong and stand strong in the word of God; it’s that type of faith that gets us through and on our way to the top.  The devotional really hit me hard this morning.

Today’s Reading

Exodus 23:14-25:40
Matthew 24:29-51
Psalm 30:1-12
Proverbs 7:24-27

Daily Devotional

Matthew 21:21
"And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you, if you have faith (a firm relying trust) and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done"

We've all had seasons when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. During those times, it's easy to be tempted to talk about how bad things are. Maybe you received a bad medical report, or maybe you're facing a financial obstacle. But the more you talk about something, the bigger it becomes in your mind. Instead, you've got to dig your heels in and say, "No, I am not going to give life to that defeat. I am not going to speak sickness over myself. I'm not going to speak lack. I'm not going to speak fear. I'm choosing a different report. I believe the report of the Lord which says I am blessed. I am favored. I am prosperous. I am healthy. I am whole. I'm a victor, not a victim."

Remember, even if you don't see how things could ever work out, God does. You've got to speak to those mountains in your life and declare favor over those situations. Instead of talking to God about how big your problems are, talk to your problems about how big your God is! As you speak to your mountains, they will be moved, and you will move forward into the victory God has prepared for you!

A Prayer for Today

Father in heaven help me today to strengthen my faith so that when I come up on an obstacle I can speak to that mountain and it will be removed, thank for your help and strength, in Your name we pray.  Amen!