Mark 11:23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, “Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

A mountain is a formidable hindrance.  When Sheila and I were in Colorado, we could see Pikes Peak in the distance.  It towers over 14,000 feet above sea level.  It’s one of many such peaks. Crossing those peaks on foot to reach the Pacific Ocean on the other side would be challenging.

Jesus said, “Whoever says.”  He wants you to put your name in place of whoever.  He does not expect you to expect others to move your mountains.  He wants you to be the one who experiences moving them.

It’s a huge benefit to learn how to move the mountains of hindrance and impossibility when moving into a God-given vision and purpose for the kingdom.  There will be obstacles in the natural and spirit realms that need to realize that you know your God hears you and that you are in step with Him along the way.

In Mark 11:23, Jesus is speaking to us about the power of speaking in faith.  He’s letting us know we can move mountains.  Right now, I want your attention on this because I want you to understand what Jesus did not say.

Jesus did not say whoever worried enough about the mountain would see it removed.

You are not called to worry about things.  Jesus taught us not to worry about our lives, what we will wear or eat, or even about things for tomorrow.  Not even about what we will speak in a tense situation.  Worry is not a fruit of the Spirit.

Jesus did not say whoever complains enough about the mountain will see it removed.

You are not called to see and complain about problems.  James Taylor sang of how the squeaky wheel always gets the grease.  It implies that those who complain get what they want. The world uses complaining to get their way.  You and I need to understand that complaint is not a fruit of the Spirit and is never promoted as a course of action in the Scriptures of the New Covenant. 1 Corinthians 10:10 advises us to avoid it with good reason.  It tells of how Israel complained in the wilderness, and many died.

Jesus did not say whoever can get the most people to pray with them about the mountain will see it removed.

Today, people take to social media asking folks to pray as though it is imagined that the more people who pray, the more guaranteed the answer desired.  Scripture cannot prove this idea.  When it comes to moving the mountains of hindrance and opposition in your life out of the way, it is a matter of faith in God on your part.

Knowing who God is and what His will is for your life can establish you on the solid ground of faith that is able to speak with His authority to a situation and see it changed.  Notice Jesus said, “Whoever says to this mountain……., and does not doubt in heart.”  Such confidence does not come from us.  It comes from knowing God and his will and purpose for our lives.