Life's Impossibilities

“And [Jesus] said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”

Life, as they say, is filled with possibilities; but equally so is its impossibilities. That is why it is so important, even essential, in religion to have a God which specializes in that sort of thing. Because sooner or later, all of us are going to face a brick wall; one we cannot get over, under, around, or go through. Can I say here, “Red Sea”?

Anyone the least bit familiar with the scriptures is aware of the insurmountable situations that lay in the pathway of Bible saints as they lived out the will of God in their lives. But each of them was confident that by treading the path of God’s choosing, their Lord would remove any and all obstacles hindering them from accomplishing their Sovereign's pleasure. He would do the impossible, when needed. Like God’s man of old, they could say, “Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain.”

There are among us those who like to sing about, preach about, talk about, and read about God doing the impossible. But that’s as far as it goes. For they realize to experience the impossible first-hand they must be present in the lion's den with Daniel; standing with feet wet in Jordan; walking around Jericho with God’s elect; and being placed in a furnace of fire, to mention only a few dreaded and embarrassing situations.

In doing God’s good pleasure, none should fear if placed in an impossible circumstance. For it is in such times our impossible working God will show up on the scene! And who among us would not like to see that heavenly, invisible hand work mighty wonders on our behalf, and for His glory?