Smaller than a Mustard Seed--June 13, 2016

I thank you, Jesus, for the company of your faithful--

those who aim to follow your command--

in mutual encouragement strengthening one another's

faith, remembering that you are near to

all who call on you, to all who call on you in truth.

Without them and their encouragement,

my little faith would shrivel to become far smaller

than a grain of mustard seed.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 5; 145; 82; 29

Num. 9:15-23, 10:29-36

Rom. 1:1-15

Matt. 17:14-21

       

Selected Verses

Ps. 145:18

The Lord is near to all who call on him,
          to all who call on him in truth. 

Num. 9:22-23a

Whether it was two days, or a month, or a longer time, that the cloud continued over the tabernacle, resting upon it, the Israelites would remain in camp and would not set out; but when it lifted they would set out.  At the command of the LORD they would camp, and at the command of the LORD they would set out. 

Rom. 1:12

…or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.

Matt. 17:20

[Jesus] said to [his disciples], "Because of your little faith.  For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of 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."