Greetings in the name of our unstoppable God. Nothing is too
hard for Him. Which is quite a switch from us. Some days it seems like
everything is too hard for us.
Perhaps you've seen humorous posts, expressing satisfaction
in the day's "accomplishments." The list may look something like
this: got out of bed, put on clothes, combed hair, brushed teeth. I certainly
hope we can manage a bit more than that!
But in the challenges and restrictions and disappointments
that we face, sometimes it seems that things that used to be fairly routine or
reasonably expected are now difficult and beyond hope of accomplishing. Those
difficult tasks may range from personal to family to practical life to
ministry.
What is too hard for you today? What is it that seems like
it can never be recovered or made right again? What outreach had you worked to
start that has now faced seemingly irreversible setbacks? What doors seem like
they have been closed? What projects put on hold? What travel restricted? Which
contacts cut off?
In truth, all of those things might be too hard for you. If
it were up to you to restart and reconnect and re-lay foundations, to again cut
through red tape and break down barriers, you would just give up. But just
because something is too hard for us does not mean that it is also too hard for
God.
God can have the most outrageous, remarkable, and
unbelievable plans. God can determine to do things that we would never even
dream about. He can plan things that are absolutely unachievable. And then He
can do them! God has the power and ability to do absolutely everything that He
has determined to do.
"Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous [too
great, too difficult] in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days,
should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts" (Zechariah
8:6).
Our evaluation, our helplessness, and even our declared
surrender do not make things too hard for God. When we see failed plans or
impossible plans, God sees great plans and achievable plans. Our lack of faith
does nothing to diminish God's power.
So, be encouraged. Look at the ministries and possibilities
and guidance that God has set before you. Courageously move forward.
Confidently trust God's plan. Obediently take every step that you can take and
trust God to continue to open the path. Believe that He will do what you cannot
do.
"Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would
be losing,/ Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing:/
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He;/ Lord Sabaoth, His name, from
age to age the same,/ And He must win the battle."
"Nothing is impossible/ When you put your trust in
God;/ Nothing is impossible/ When you're trusting in His Word./ Hearken to the
voice of God to thee:/ "Is there anything too hard for Me?"/ Then put
your trust in God alone/ And rest upon His Word/ For everything, oh
everything,/ Yes, everything is possible with God!"
May God do great things for you this week. May He open up
doors that you thought were closed. May He revive and renew what has been
suppressed. May He bring to fruition plans that have been delayed. May He do
what is "too hard" and enable you to walk His path.
Love in Christ,
Peggy Holt
member at Open Door Baptist Church in Lebanon, PA
www.pressingontohigherground.blogspot.com
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