Friday, August 26, 2011

Devotional Thought: Nothing is Impossible for God

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible,
but not with God; all things are possible with God.”
(Mark 10:27; NIV)

What are you facing that seems impossible?  Are the bills piling up?  Are there problems in your marriage, with work, or other relationships?  Maybe something from your past is troubling you.  Some times life can seem so overwhelming, unbearable, and the things we face seem impossible to resolve.  But Jesus tells us that "with God; all things are possible."  So, why are we afraid?   

There is a wonderful song, by Sarah Reeves, entitled God of the Impossible.  That helps us to see what our impossible problems look like to God.  Ponder the words of the first verse and realize that nothing is impossible with God.
My biggest storm Your drop of rain
My raging fire Your candle flame
My deepest ocean is like a puddle
At Your feet

To us, our problems are the biggest storm we have ever faced, yet to God it is but a drop of rain, that can easily be handled and disposed of.  Nothing you face is too big, terrifying, or impossible for our God.  Just as His hand created the beauty of the Grand Canyon, so He can create something beautiful out of the problems and trials we face.  So don't be afraid to turn all of your impossibilities over to Him and watch to see what He can do.  Remember He "is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us” (Ephesians 3:20).  So expect the impossible.

Father God, you know what I am facing that seems insurmountable, and you know my past.  Lord I know that you are bigger and more powerful than any of these and I trust you to do the impossible and led me through them to victory.  Sweet Jesus, I can't wait to see what you will do.  In your powerful Name.  Amen!!
  
by Candi Adams