For years, I used Matthew 17:20, the faith of a mustard seed, to teach people about manifestation, believing in themselves, and creating the life they wanted.

But what if I was missing something?

What if the faith Jesus was talking about wasn't faith in myself, but faith in God?

Welcome to Part 1 of our journey through Matthew Chapter 17 on Friends With God.

In this episode, I'm sharing how taking the time to read the entire chapter instead of focusing on one familiar verse opened my eyes to a completely different understanding of faith and trust.

We begin with the Transfiguration of Jesus, where Peter, James, and John witness something extraordinary. And right in the middle of it, God gives them a simple instruction:

"This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" Matthew 17:5 (NIV)

Three simple words. Listen to Him.

We'll explore what happens when we stop trying to figure everything out, stop making Scripture fit our existing beliefs, and begin listening with an open heart.

I'm not a pastor or a theologian. I'm just an average Joe learning to know Jesus, one day at a time.

Come along as we explore faith, trust, and what it really means to be Friends With God.

Scriptures: Matthew 17:1–20 and Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)

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