“Though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.”
Paul is not discouraging the moving of mountains; that would contradict his Lord’s teaching. But he does emphasize the importance of taking care of the internal part of our lives before the external. What good does it serve us if we’re triumphant in removing mountains publicly, yet are personally defeated by molehills privately?
The little quip I quote so often, “The most important part of our lives is that part that only God sees,” is true. Samson, like many saints today, never grasped this fact. He displayed great power outwardly in removing mountainous obstacles, but was defeated by the “little hill” inwardly.
After years of Bible study, as well as observing people, I am convinced the greatest faith today is personal faith. What I mean by this is that inward faith that gets the victory behind closed doors. Like David killing the lion and bear in secret before taking on the giant publically.
For the most part, Elijah’s ministry was public, and Elisha’s private, behind closed doors. Interestingly, the latter did twice as many miracles. Is there not a lesson for us in this? I believe so.
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