Mustard Seed

2/26/2020

John 4:11 “Sir, Thou hast nothing to draw with.”

Today is Ash Wednesday, a day of reflection and repentance, and the beginning of the Lenten season. This is a period of time where many Christians often give up something as a sacrifice, or in recent times, also show love by doing positive deeds for others; both of these actions are reflective of Jesus’ life. Lent leads up to Easter, the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. These are days that can be used for contemplation, spiritual growth, reading scripture, and concentrated prayer. It is a time to focus on the deep love Jesus showed humanity by His sacrifice.

Today, Chambers is challenging me to look intensely into my faith. Do I actually believe that Jesus is capable of doing in my life what I cannot? Do I stand in awe of His power? Do I have faith as big as a mustard seed? (Matthew 17:20 & Luke 17:5-6) Truly, my inadequate human mind's capacity limits me.  How big is my God? How much do I love Jesus? Am I willing to be poured out and used for His glory? These are appropriate questions to meditate on during this holy season. Can I indeed do what He calls me to do through the power of His Holy Spirit? Chambers says “My misgivings arise from the fact that I ransack my own person to find out how He will be okay to do it. My questions spring from the depths of my own inferiority.”

This holy season, I can determine to focus my time on quiet reflection and prayer, along with acts of sacrifice and generosity. I can strive to draw nearer to my Savior, to eagerly develop a faith as big as a mustard seed.