Pray the Word with David Platt Faith Like a Mustard Seed (Matthew 17:19–20)
Sep 1, 2025
A meditation on Matthew 17:19–20, exploring the disciples' failure to heal and Jesus' rebuke for little faith. Reflections on how even tiny faith can move mountains. A guided prayer inviting growth in trust and bringing impossible burdens to God. Specific petitions for gospel breakthrough among unreached peoples and openings for discipleship and church multiplication.
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Healing That Exposed Their Little Faith
- A desperate father brought his epileptic son and the disciples to Jesus after failed attempts to heal him.
- Jesus rebuked the disciples, cast out the demon, and healed the boy instantly to highlight their lack of faith.
Small Faith, Massive Results
- Jesus contrasts tiny faith with massive results by using a mustard seed, not a mountain-sized faith example.
- A very small, genuine faith can unleash God's power to move metaphorical mountains.
Pray Boldly For Growth In Faith
- Pray for more faith and ask God to grow your trust even when faith feels tiny.
- Bring impossible things before God, trusting his power to act with wisdom and love.