Matthew 17:14-27  As Jesus, Peter, James, and John descend from the mountain where Jesus was transfigured, they came to a multitude, but one man comes to Jesus, falling before Him on behalf of his son.  This boy was demon possessed in such a way that he would fall into fire or water.  The disciples were unable to help him and Jesus told them that the problem was the "littleness" of their faith.   

Puny faith... smaller than a mustard seed!   Jesus said, " I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you shall say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it shall move; and nothing shall be impossible to you." 

This is hard to hear... the disciples who followed Jesus.. who had gone out and performed many miracles.. who participated in feeding 4000 with a few loaves of bread.. didn't have enough faith to help one little boy.  And.. I know that my faith must be even punier.. for I don't know that I have enough faith to move a  pebble let alone a mountain. Not that I need to move anything.. but I know my God can do anything.. I know it in my head.. I just need to learn to trust Him completely with all  my heart and soul... 

O Lord.. let my faith grow.. let my heart be wholly Yours.. let Your grace flow into my life. Let my ears be open to hear My Savior's call..

For the third time  Jesus tells His disciples that He is "going to be delivered into the hands of men; and they will kill Him, and He will be raised on the third day."  (16:21; 17:9.12; 22)  This time Matthew tells us that "they were deeply grieved"... but they still didn't understand. Their faith was still puny. 

Father  in heaven, thank You for leading us in paths of righteousness, for forgiving our sins and making us whole. Thank You for a Savior who understands even when we don't.. Who moves mountains even when we can't.. Who loves us even when we fail.  Fill us with Your Spirit that we might have understanding and wisdom, love and grace.  We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.