‭‭Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.”

Some words that come to mind when referring to spiritual obedience are stillness, prayer, listening, submission, humility, faith, and action. Today, we will discuss faith. Until recently I had never compared Luke and Matthew’s account of the mustard seed. In Luke, the disciples asked Jesus to increase their faith, while in Matthew the amount of their faith. 

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭17‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Jesus 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.””

It is encouraging that nothing is impossible with God and that we only need tiny faith to see God move. I encourage you to listen to, Faith of a Mustard Seed with WorshipMob by Colton and Claudia May.

What words, scriptures, or songs come to mind when you think of obedience and faith? Take time today to meditate on those things.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the faith of a mustard seed. I summit to Your will today and seek to walk in obedience. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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Some words that come to mind when referring to spiritual obedience are stillness, prayer, listening, submission, humility, faith, and action. Today, take a moment to meditate on this week’s scripture verses.

‭‭Luke‬ ‭17‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭17‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Jesus 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.””

‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — pray continually.

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

‭‭Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭37‬-‭38‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them.

Joshua ‭6‬:‭3‬-‭4‬‭ NIV — March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets.

Jesus replied in Matt 22:37‬ ‭NIV‬ — Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

Jesus replied in Matt‬hew ‭22:39‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Love your neighbor as yourself.

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This week we will be sharing the subject of obedience. Some words that come to mind when referring to spiritual obedience are stillness, prayer, listening, submission, humility, faith, and action. Today, join us in worship. 

Faith of a Mustard Seed with WorshipMob by Colton and Claudia May.

Let The Alabaster Break by Lizzie Morgan

Do It Again by Elevation Worship

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This week we will explore the Bible characters of Ruth and Boaz. Both of them showed bold faith in their actions. As you prepare for our week ahead, meditate on this week’s scripture verses.

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Esther‬ ‭8‬:‭11‬, ‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — The king’s edict granted the Jews in every city the right to assemble and protect themselves; to destroy, kill and annihilate the armed men of any nationality or province who might attack them and their women and children, and to plunder the property of their enemies. For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor. In every province and in every city to which the edict of the king came, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating. And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear of the Jews had seized them.

This week we have been sharing the story of Esther. This is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God. We invite you to look for God throughout the week. 

Today’s reading comes after Haman has been impaled and killed. The edict to kill the Jews could not be stopped but the King was able to issue an edict that allowed the Jews to fight back.  

Where is God in today’s reading? Today’s story ended with a great outcome. The plan may not have been what we would have envisioned but God’s goodness comes in all shapes and sizes! Will you use this Savor Saturday to recall the goodness of God and the joy He gives you?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for giving me the joy that only You can offer. I desire to be an Esther for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Esther‬ ‭7‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, Your Majesty, and if it pleases you, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request. For I and my people have been sold to be destroyed, killed and annihilated. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because no such distress would justify disturbing the king.”

This week we have been sharing the story of Esther. This is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God. We invite you to look for God throughout the week. 

In today’s reading, Esther goes before the king to petition her request to save the Jews. She exhibited Godly confidence that she had gained through fasting and waiting on God’s time. 

Where is God in today’s reading? Queen Esther had the favor of God. Not only was she a Jew but a female. It took great risk to go before the King, yet she fasted and positioned herself for God’s favor. On this Faith Friday, how will you use your time of waiting?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for giving me the Godly confidence I need to petition my requests. I desire to be an Esther for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Esther‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”

This week we have been sharing the story of Esther. This is the only book in the Bible that does not mention God. We invite you to look for God throughout the week. 

Mordecai empowered Esther by telling her that it was no accident that she was positioned in the King’s court during this time. He steps on my toes when he tells Esther that if she doesn’t act, God will call someone else to act. Esther’s response to initiate a fast, reminds us that we can rely on God to position us in our time of need. 

Where is God in today’s reading? Although God isn’t mentioned, He works through Esther to join others in a fast so that relief will come to the Jews. Will you give back to God this Thankful Thursday by allowing Him to use you? 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your goodness that follows me all the days of my life. I desire to be an Esther for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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