Reading my devotions this morning, a phrase of inspiration jumped off the page and into my heart.
Genesis 18:14 (NKJV)
”Is anything too hard for the LORD?”
This passage tells of how Sarah laughed out loud when told she was going to have a baby.
There was just one little problem – it was impossible due to her old age.
This concept sounded ridiculous to her.
I don’t blame her; I would’ve doubted, too.
But, is anything too hard for the Lord?
We know the answer is “no.”
But do our actions reflect that kind of strong faith?
If we really believe nothing is too hard for God:
Why do we worry when we try to provide for our children?
Why do we worry when the world is in chaos?
Why do we worry about where the money will come from?
It’s one thing to intellectually know the Lord can do anything. It’s another thing to live like we know it.
Having this kind of confidence in God:
Gives us a strong faith.
We can have less stress and anxiety when our trust is in God.
Keeps our focus on God.
Focusing on Him helps us not fall into a prideful spirit.
Helps us be a strong witness.
Others will see your reliance on God and desire the same.
Strengthens our relationship with God.
The more we know and trust God, the closer we will be to Him.
We are never going to be worry-free, but next time you don’t see how things will work out for the good, remember:
It wasn’t too hard for the Lord to create the universe out of nothing.
It wasn’t too hard to heal the blind man.
It wasn’t too hard for Jesus to die on the cross and rise from the dead to pay the penalty you owed.
What are you worrying about today? Do you believe that God can work it out?
Let’s live like we know without a shadow of a doubt, our God can do anything.
Great day- thank you God!
I totally agree nothing is too hard for The Lord, BUT what we want isn't always God's will. He has His purpose for everything under the sun. Including for each one of us.
If we start believing "If my faith and trust in God are strong enough, it (whatever "it" is...) will happen because nothing is too hard for God.", we are in danger of thinking we can EARN God's blessings when we absolutely cannot. He has made this crystal clear.
Why? Because then it would be our own work and not God's will shaping our lives and that is a slippery slope to hell.
Jesus told us in the end times His true believers would be persecuted just as He was persecuted. Some unto death. We must accept His will always even when we don't like it or understand it and never for one moment think we, through our faith in Him or anything else, are in control.
He knows full well what each of wants and needs. He does what is best out of love for us. That may seem hard to understand or to see but it's true regardless.
Thank you for your article. God Bless.