"He replied, "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 NIV
Faith as small as a mustard seed. I read that over and over again. I have been holding on to that verse. I repeat it over and over again. It seems so silly after all I have been through, seen, heard, and witness but there are days my faith is that small. There are days that I just have to hold on.
However, I don't feel guilty or bad that there are days that this is all I have. The bible is truth and everything in it comes to us when we need it most. He knew right now I needed to be told, to be reminded, to be aware that all I need is a mustard seed of faith. He wanted me to hold onto that knowledge and know that it was okay. It was enough. He has been whispering to me that a little is enough. It is not about the amount of faith that I have; it is about taking my little bit of faith all to Him.
That He is enough. Was enough. Will always be enough.
When I read this verse I (being the nerd I am) had to research mustard seeds. There is some really cool things that you should know about mustard seeds.
First of all: mustard seeds are not the smallest seeds, however they are tiny. They are about 1 or 2 mm in diameter. That is pretty small. When they grow they can grow up anywhere from 9 feet tall to 20 feet tall. Most people call the plant a weed because it grows fast and spreads quickly.
They like to grow in the wild. They grow in places that other plants would not do as well. In real dry places they are very common. They don't mind the cold either. They don't need the perfect condition to grow. Most grow in sandy areas where most things refuse to grow.
Mustard seeds are believed to have healing properties; such as anti-inflammatory and help clear sinuses. Some say they stop cancer. They were used to help tooth aches in the past. Something so small can heal some big things.
The tree can be cut all the way down to the trunk and yet will just grow back; unlike most trees that will die if cut too far back. This tree doesn't stop just because someone cuts it. Mustard trees seem to not care what you do to it. It just keeps on living.
There were other facts. Many other facts. But these ones spoke to my heart. These facts are sweet to my soul.
No matter what is done to me, my faith will not stop growing. No matter what words or offenses come, no matter how much it cuts: my faith will keep growing. I will not allow others to stop me from living.
My little mustard seed of faith is healing. I can still be used to heal others and be healed myself. I can bring others to him and He can work through me. He will still use me. My little faith can heal others in big ways.
My mustard seed of faith does not need the perfect condition to grow. I don't have to be where everyone else is to grow. Even in the " desert " season I can and will grow. Actually; I might just prefer it this way. I am unique and different and that is okay. He has set me apart in the desert for a purpose.
My faith is growing. It is growing fast and will keep growing. It won't stop at a certain "height". Or look like someone else's faith. My mustard seed of faith started small but will grow. My little seed of faith will spread. Others will see his glory and their faith will spread. While others see a weed or nothing; He sees a tree. A tree deep rooted in his love and truth.
There are many other very cool facts about mustard seed of faith. Many people have written about it and discussed it in more detail than this. Maybe even better than this; please feel free to do a google search. He may just want to show you and your mustard seed of faith some more truths.
I just had to share that all we need is to have faith. No matter how big or how small. As long as you remember the one you have faith in; then He can do mighty things in you, and through you.
Maybe at one time you had huge faith. However along the way you have been disappointed, angered, or gave up... And now maybe you think it is too small or too late: just know that faith is faith. It is never too late. Every day is a new day.
That tiny mustard seed of faith is enough to give you hope, and he wants you to hold on to that hope. Nothing is impossible as long as you hold on.
Remember the old saying "a little goes a long way".
I ask that you have faith in Him, even if its just a little mustard seed of faith.
His word is the truth and it is all we need.
❤ KGB