This week I wanted to touch on what is taught in Matthew 17:20. This verse is one that is tossed around frequently in religious circles, but not often realistically considered. In this scripture we are taught that faith can move mountains. Let us take a moment and consider what this is really saying. If we, as insignificant small beings, demonstrate a force that cannot be physically seen, anything is possible with the inclusion of gigantic bits of earth moving to our will.
Now, upon consideration of the logic above, this seems absolutely impossible. It is human nature to have doubt and question things, but I believe we are missing and important lesson. God, or whatever form of deity you believe in, does not work in ways we understand. God is not bind to work in accordance of the laws of men. It is for this reason it is so difficult for us to understand when things don't operate in accordance to those laws. Remember that they are man-made laws, laws that we created and change as we determine more about the world around us. God is not bound to these laws.
So, next time we need something to happen in our lives that seems impossible, remember that it may seem impossible to us, but not to someone who operates by different laws and loves us. As the picture above shows, simply making a change to the word impossible leaves possible, and we have the great fortune of working with someone with the power to cross-out those first two letters.
