What impossible thing are you facing?
Do your bills seem to be beyond your reach? Are you facing a health issue that you cannot seem to conquer? Do you have a relationship that seems to be forever broken? Are you clueless over what you can do to help your child or grandchild? What seems impossible to you?
I have faced some of those moments of doubt and fear. I have wondered what I can do or how I can overcome the obstacle. And every one of those things is in the rear-view mirror. I DID overcome them and move forward.
I am not amazing or unique. However, I am a child of God, and He is amazing and unique.
The Bible describes many miracles that defy human logic. The greatest one was when Jesus rose from the dead after dying on a cross a few days before. Another amazing one was when God split the Red Sea to give the Israelites a clear, dry path to cross. I want you to think about that one for a moment.
Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt where they had suffered as slaves, but Pharaoh had second thoughts and decided that he did not want them to leave. Moses led them straight towards the Red Sea, and Pharaoh’s armies followed. That is where they were trapped with a sea on one side and an army on the other side.
Moses knew something that no one else did. He knew what Jesus was state hundreds of years later in Matthew 19:26: “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” God led them to where they were, and God told them that He had a plan for them. That is why Moses told everyone in Exodus 14:13, “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see the LORD’s salvation that He will accomplish for you today.”
The sea was parted. The people crossed. The pursuing army was swept away when they tried to follow. And God showed the Israelites that He can be trusted.
I do not know what impossibility you are facing, but I do know that all things are possible with God.
Today, if you are a Christian, ask God to help you trust Him more. Ask God to help you overcome the obstacle. Ask God to give you peace and courage. Ask God to show the world how powerful He really is. And then trust Him.
If you have not yet become a Christian, do it today. Please do not face another day without His hope, peace, and presence. He loves you and is waiting for you to accept His salvation.
When Dr. Jay Cook is asked to share a little of himself; his reply is, “Good question. I ask it a lot.” His delight is sharing that he is a blessed man – married to a wonderful woman (Kristi Cook) – and awed by his two amazing kids (Jameson & Amelia Rose). He has served in ministry for over 30 years and loves to help others in any way he can. Jay is the Associational Missions Strategist for the Leake County Baptist Association, and a part of an amazing new church (3:16 church) in Canton, MS. He also helps other churches (as he is able) through revivals, conferences, or however God leads. He shares his thoughts of a man just trying to live for Jesus (and wanting to help others do the same) through his blog at Dr. Jay Cook.
Exodus 14:13, “Don’t be afraid. Stand firm and see the LORD’s salvation that He will accomplish for you today.”