My Favorite Verses - Vol V (Feb 17 to Jun 17)

Sixth, this verse is most certainly not meant to support the “Law of Co-
Creation” or “The Prosperity Gospel” or the “Manifestation of Abundance” that
have all become so vogue of late. Indeed, if we look to the other places in the
Gospels where Jesus makes similar claims, he almost always adds the phrase
“in his name” to the manifestive language used – and a very important addition
this becomes, for the only way anyone can truly “pray in Jesus‟ name” is to
pray in harmony with his Way, his Truth, & his Life – a manner of prayer that
requires that we avoid asking for anything for ourselves, and pray instead solely
for the opportunity to be of greater service to others (see Matthew 18:20, Luke
11:19, John 14:13-14 et al). Indeed, this is the “Faith of the mustard seed” that
reflects the “perfect Love” of his heavenly Father (Matthew 5:48). And as such,
this is the only Faith that can hope to “move mountains” without causing great
harm to self and others. Loving the unlovable and sincerely Caring for an
enemy are the most difficult of all deeds. And yet as long as we have Faith –
the potent Faith of the mustard seed that is as active as it is humble – then such
a selfless Love can be given (Mathew 5:43-48), and our salvation can be thereby
assured (see Matthew 24:12-14).
Amen ... Let it be so.
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