“So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for 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” Matthew 17:20, NKJV.

The hardest step for many of us is the first one. When you received Jesus, you stepped out of who you were, into a new person in Christ. You step out of your sin and into His righteousness. Salvation and all that comes with it is yours, including the love of God, joy, peace, and power. Words cannot explain, yet you are not the same. It all came from one pivotal decision, one step.

This is our model for entering into God’s promises in our day-to-day living. It takes a step of faith to decide to praise Him in the fight. It takes a step of faith to forgive, to love again, to start a business or ministry, even if it didn’t work before, or to continue applying for a job when the odds appear against you. His direction and His leading affirm He is with you and there is nothing too hard for Him. He will bless you, yet you have to take that one step.

Be encouraged to trust Him with your step today.

Prayer: Father God, I thank you for your word to me. Help me have courage and take the first step. I trust You will step in and move for me. You will make a way for me. Help me step out of worry into faith. I step into praise. I step into your love and strength today. I will see you bring great things to pass. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Study: Jeremiah 32:17