Christians today do not live in the shadow of the Herodion as Jesus did. But there are many contemporary ?Herods?—shadows of sin that seem to overpower the good in our world.

Pornography, terrorism, abortion, cancer—these are just a few of the overwhelming shadows we face. But no matter how powerful evil seems to be, Christians are asked to believe that Jesus is still the king.

It is often easier to avoid evil than to confront it, but Christians should not be afraid to step out in faith. We have access to the power of Jesus—a power that may not come with earthly comforts, but a power that is stronger than any evil in our world.

When walking near the Herodion—a mountain that Herod literally moved—Jesus once told his disciples that faith as small as a mustard seed could move mountains. He wanted his followers to know that our faith can accomplish far more than the most amazing earthly feats.