Week 43 - Matthew 21:21-22

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself in the sea,' and it will be done.  If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

NIV, Life Application Study Bible footnotes:

Many have wondered about Jesus' statement that if we have faith and don't doubt, we can move mountains.  Jesus, of course, was not suggesting that his followers use prayer as "magic" and perform capricious "mountain-moving" acts.  Instead, he was making a strong point about the disciples' (and our) lack of faith.  What kinds of mountains do you face?  Have you talked to God about them?  How strong is your faith?

This verse is not a guarantee that we can get anything we want simply by asking Jesus and believing.  God does not grant requests that would hurt us or others or that would violate his own nature or will.  Jesus' statement is not a blank check. To be fulfilled, our requests must be in harmony with the principles of God's kingdom.  The stronger our belief, the more likely our prayers will be in line with God's will, and then God will be happy to grant them.

May the Lord increase your faith this week!