A Little Bit of Faith Goes a Long Way
Pastor Rick explored Matthew 17, where Jesus’ disciples encountered a boy with seizures they couldn’t heal, despite having successfully cast out demons before. After witnessing Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountain, the disciples came down to find themselves powerless in a difficult situation—a reminder that life swings between mountaintop experiences and valley struggles. Jesus rebuked the crowd’s lack of faith and healed the boy instantly, then told his disciples that even mustard-seed-sized faith can move mountains. Pastor Rick emphasized that Jesus never faces a situation he doesn’t know how to handle, and encouraged the congregation to acknowledge their weaknesses, learn from failures, and hold onto hope during difficult seasons. He reminded us that God is faithful both on the mountain and in the valley, and that we serve a God who cannot be confined to formulas or three-step plans.