19 - Possible?

 

 

How often have we casually commented: "All things are possible" and not really believed it?

In the times we find ourselves at the moment, today's words of Jesus come to offer us more hope than ever before. With God ALL things are possible.
For me, this means that if we humble ourselves before our Lord and seek his face, I believe God will lead us to answers and solutions on how to deal with Covid-19. What seems impossible now, can come to pass with the mighty hand of God.

Coming to the end of 'myself' and my own resources is not necessarily a bad thing if it teaches me to fully lean into the power of Jesus.

²⁶ Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
²⁷ Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?”
²⁸ Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. ²⁹ And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. ³⁰ But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first." - Matthew 19:26-30

Let us not lose hope.


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Possible?

In response to the disciple's question - “Who then can be saved?” (Matthew 19:25), Jesus goes on to give this interesting response:"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
It is a well known verse and we use it often to encourage other people not to give up with their present trials and struggles. 

While we can see the connection between our tough times and God's promise of help, we mustn't forget that Jesus is responding to a question about Salvation. His disciples had just heard Jesus challenge the rich young ruler, who believed that he could earn his salvation (by good works and by having wealth).

Jesus reminds his followers that people cannot earn their own salvation. It is a gift from God, made possible through the work of the Saviour. If man (sic) wants to save himself, he will tire himself out in the effort and will never earn enough credits to enter the Kingdom of God. However, if we walk through the door of Salvation (actually Jesus himself), we will find God waiting to receive us. 
This is the mystery of our faith.

What are your thoughts?

"I do not at all understand the mystery of grace - only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us." - Anne Lamott

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I do not at all understand the mystery of grace - only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us. Anne Lamott
Read more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/grace

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I can't, but God can!

We have been having a look at the story of Joseph as part of a preaching series, and it has been very challenging, as well as encouraging. As part of his message on Sunday, Collin Moore drew our attention to Genesis 41:16, where Joseph says this to Pharaoh:

"I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires."

This one line may not make much sense out of it's context, but if we read around it we will note the humility of Joseph. Although he had the opportunity to brag about his abilities and special gifts, he chose to remain humble and deflected the glory to God. Joseph comprehended a very real truth - God is able to do all things through us.

As you face the issues and obstacles in your life remember that we may not be able to work it all out, BUT GOD can!

Deuteronomy 6:13 -  Deeply respect God, your God. Serve and worship him exclusively. Back up your promises with his name only.

2 Chronicles 25:9 -  “The Lord is able to give you much more than this!”

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