Many times, it’s not that God doesn’t know about your situation or that He doesn’t care or enjoys watching you struggle. He knows you can handle it. In fact, because He’s given you power and authority, He expects you to handle certain things and use the authority He has given you.
He knows you can handle it. In fact, because He’s given you power and authority, He expects you to manage certain things and use the authority He has entrusted you.
Mothers, caregivers, and guardians can definitely relate to this: As a mother, I love my children dearly, but there are few things that frustrate me more than when my son, especially my very smart 4-year-old, comes to ask for something he can easily get or do himself! I’m talking about something he has done on his own countless times!
He’ll say, “Mummy, I want water,” when the cup and water are right in front of him, or “Mummy, I want to wee,” or even “Mummy, I want to sleep!” Like, guy just lie down and sleep!
I don’t know if they get some special joy from this, but I usually tell myself, “Calm down, Toju. He’s just trying to bond with you. He loves you so much and wants you to be a part of his peeing experience!”
I recall an encounter from one of Kenneth Hagin’s books where he shared a vision of speaking with Jesus. During their conversation, a small monkey-like creature began hopping between them, making noise and obscuring the view with a smoke-like screen.
Kenneth Hagin became frustrated, unable to hear or see Jesus clearly, yet Jesus remained silent, not intervening.
Finally, Kenneth Hagin commanded the monkey to stop, and it immediately fell to the ground and ran away. Jesus then explained that believers have the authority to deal with such interference and that He couldn’t act because He had given that authority to them.
Mark 16:17-18 “and these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
As a mother, I’ve watched my kids take on some daring jumps and somersaults in the name of play, and while my heart would skip a beat, I’ve often resisted the urge to stop them. I knew they’d be fine. I’ve seen them take on tasks that had my heart in my mouth the whole time, but I let them go ahead because I knew they could handle it and would come out stronger for it. I’ve watched them fall, and there were times I turned my head away, so they wouldn’t see my anxiety, so they wouldn’t cry as though the world had just collapsed on them.
You know how our mothers tell us to look away when a child cries? They say that when you do, the child simply stands up, dusts themselves off, and goes back to playing. But the moment you look at them, oh, that’s when the floodgates open, and the tears start flowing!
Speak to the Mountain
Jesus said in Matthew 17:20 assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, “Move from here to there,” and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.
Jesus has already told us how to approach situations like this. He has taught us to speak to the mountain, commanding it to be removed, not to cry out in desperation or beg God to deal with it.
We are to speak directly to the challenge at hand. This is the expectation Jesus had for His disciples, He knew they had the authority to handle the obstacles before them.
He understands that it’s not beyond our control. He knows these are winds we can withstand and rebuke. Our Father is not a God who would allow us to face more than we can bear. Even in the midst of trials, He ensures there is always a way out. (1 Corinthians 10:13).
Maybe you’ve prayed about a situation and even thanked God for the answer, but while you were thanking Him, did you feel inspired to speak to the situation? Have you done that?
The Bible says in Matthew 18:18 I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.
Maybe the right strategy for your situation is to speak to that mountain.
Zechariah 4:7 says “Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!'”
I often say that there is a scripture for every situation. If you take the time to study and seek it, or allow the Holy Spirit to bring it to your remembrance, you’ll find that your situation is not uncommon.
There is nothing you’re experiencing that hasn’t been faced by someone before. Whatever you’re going through has likely been overcome by someone who has walked that same path and triumphed.
While the Bible may not mention your name, address, phone number or personal details, if you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you search the scriptures, you’ll discover that there is a scripture for your situation.
Solomon said, “There is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) The Bible is filled with inspiring stories of men and women of faith who have conquered challenges similar to yours.
Seek them out, and let their victories stir your faith.
