By Ven. Henry Adelegan
Text: “…… If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove….. this kind goes not out but by prayer and fasting” – Matt. 17:20-21
In our Lord Jesus Christ, there is no barrier that cannot be overcome, no height that cannot be attained. The same Word of God through whom all things were made lifted Joseph from the dungeon of prison to the heights of leadership in a foreign land, becoming both Minister of Finance and Vice President in Egypt. This reminds us that with God, there is no geographical hindrance, no destiny too distant, and no situation too hopeless. As Job beautifully expressed, even a tree that is cut down can sprout again at the mere scent of water. That same hope, backed by divine power, is what believers must hold onto during this Lenten season.
God’s power is limitless. He transformed the life of Mephibosheth, who was confined to the obscurity of Lodebar, and brought him to dine at the king’s table. He paid the widow’s debt through a single jar of oil and lifted her from poverty to abundance. He healed the woman with the issue of blood, a condition doctors had declared incurable, simply through the touch of His garment. No sickness, no affliction—whether it be HIV, cancer, diabetes, childlessness, or any terminal condition—is beyond His healing power.
In Matthew 17:20-21, Jesus assured us that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we can speak to our mountains and they will move. However, He added that certain breakthroughs come only through prayer and fasting. This season of Lent, therefore, presents a divine opportunity for you to command the seemingly immovable situations in your life to shift by the authority of heaven. What is a mountain? It is that giant in your life that challenges your faith. It is the lingering affliction, the persistent opposition, the source of repeated failures or delays. It may be a habit, a person, a condition, or a circumstance that mocks your prayers and threatens your progress.
But the promise of Jesus is firm: whatever mountain is before you must obey the command of faith when it is backed by prayer and fasting. No matter how long it has remained, it will relocate. Jesus has given us authority and access to miraculous intervention. He declared that anyone who believes in Him would not only do the works He did but even greater. He promised to answer every request made in His name so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
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No matter what you are facing today—whether spiritual battles, health crises, financial instability, or emotional burdens—know this: God can move every mountain standing between you and the fulfilment of your destiny. You are not forsaken. Your story is not finished. This year, God will turn your situation around and elevate you from insignificance to influence. Whatever and whosoever is positioned before you as a ‘mountain’ shall become a plain. Nothing and no power shall be able to hinder your progress and testimonies. Anyone who once called you a nobody will see the power of God in your life in the name of Jesus Christ.
However, it is important to remember that God’s blessings are not automatic. They are conditional upon our obedience and faithfulness to His instructions. Just as a person cannot access national benefits without rightful positioning, we too must align ourselves with God’s will to enjoy His promises. Obedience is the key to divine access. Therefore, during this season of Lent, come before Jesus Christ with a contrite heart. Ask Him to forgive your sins and receive Him as your Lord and Saviour. Make a conscious decision to abandon all forms of wickedness. Embrace a life of goodness, kindness, and generosity. Attend to the needs of the hungry, the poor, and the less privileged. Be a blessing to your community and a reflection of God’s love.
When you live like this, the Lord promises that your light will break forth like the morning, your health will be restored, your righteousness will go before you, and His glory will be your rear guard. When you call upon Him, He will answer. When you cry to Him, He will say, “Here I am.” This is God’s word to you today, and it shall be fulfilled in your life in Jesus’ name.
Prayer: Lord, hear my cries, attend to my plea, remove my mountains, and let my life continue to be a testimony, in the name of Jesus Christ.