God is mighty to fight our battles! The conflict only got worse, and I spiraled deeper into depression. And they were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. So now in your faith walk have you ever encountered some impossibilities? We experience them every day, in the phone call that comes at just the right time or the verse that speaks to exactly what we need. He certainly does the impossible for this woman. Though do tell me how we are seeing so many signs of it because of random things. Applying the Bible requires the skill and discipline to avoid incorrect as well as predictable applications. But Jesus is looking for her, so she knows she has to do it. Have you ever experienced that you needed deliverance but you were convinced that you could not help yourself. Little did Zacharias realize it was about to become one of the greatest moments of his life, and that even this experience would be insignificant compared to what was coming in the future. However, in spite of their times, and in spite of their barrenness, we read some beautiful words about Zacharias and Elizabeth in LUK 1:5-9, "In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah; and he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Look at verses thirty through thirty-three. Paul treats David and sinful Israelites as examples to heed or avoid (Rom 4:6-8, 1Cor 10:1-14). Gospel of Luke and Matthew However, at the time, it was considered a great privilege. 10. In fact, this woman teaches us four things about what faith looks like. It is hard for me to understand why it looks like that God shut His ears and eyes on my plea for help. Praising God even now, because it is often not until we fully surrender that God begins to move. How Do You Trust God When It Looks Impossible? Do you believe? However, Jesus trusts in God and is miraculously resurrected. The Bible object lesson teaches about being Born Again and the new life possible in Jesus. Does this sound correct to you? 1 Peter 1:8-9 " [Jesus Christ] Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.". Telling that the thing that he tells his first creation to stay away from is knowledge. It really highlights the fact that God works in impossible situations! The story of Zacharias and Elizabeth is not over, but we have already seen some great lessons to live by: 1. I mean, what is God, the Crimson Alchemist. Shall I give him praise for good health and curse His name when ill health strikes?". By Martin Oji on December 17, 2020 Listen to article: https://deepspirituality.com/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-10005045.mp3?cb=1672358109.mp3 Playback speed: .75x1x1.5x Contents Contents Book of Exodus var mx_flag = false; Jesus said that faith as tiny as a mustard seed one of the tiniest seeds on earthcan move mountains (Matthew 17:20). We need to start thinking "vertically" ("Set your mind on the things above," COL 3:2), rather than limiting ourselves by thinking "horizontally" ("Do not love the world," 1JO 2:15). God hardened Pharaohs heart, stirring him to change his mind and attack Israel. The salvation of Zacchaeus. What in your life looks impossible? To the one who believes Christ can do anything and puts feet on that faitha faith that obeys? #10. "Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. var count = language_codes2.length, r0 = 55, r = r0, d = 34, cntpc = 12, nc = 0, m = 1.75; 100 'impossible' things God did. 24 Tough Bible Passages, and How to Understand and Teach Them. God is infinite. There are two angels named for us in scripture-Michael and Gabriel. Her disease has brought a lot into perspective for her. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.". Thats right, if we are to believe the story about Jesus birth, and to believe that all the things in the Bible are fact, in the real universe where magic doesnt exist, then Jesus Christ is not a man. This woman was at the end of herself. First we see that faith takes us to Christ when we're at the end of ourselves. We can be still and trust Him while we set aside the fear of the impossible things in our lives! Without God to save them, this was an impossible situation for Israel. Earlier this year, Brandon Smith and I launched a new podcast called Word Matters. Can I prove that a deist god with properties unknown doesnt exist? Viral Believer is reader-supported. The prophets of Baal attempted to call down fire from heaven but were unsuccessful. He then reaches inside of him, pulls out a rib and turns that into a woman. 6. Doctors throw around the word chronic to cover for the fact that it wont go away. Moriah 5. And it is he who will go as a forerunner before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children, and the disobedient to the attitude of the righteous; so as to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." This man has had such a great experience, but he is not able to communicate it! And you will tread down the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing,' says the Lord of hosts. This is an impossible situation, as it would have been impossible for Daniel to survive in the lions den. Book of Genesis Proverbs 13:25 The righteous eat to their hearts' content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry. 4. The common practice was that the priest would go into the Temple accompanied by two associates who would stir up the coals and add fuel to the coals to get them burning hot. Therefore, to state that He is hateful, vengeful, and has all the bad qualities of humans is a mistake as you and I do not *know* Him. But whatever. It allows all of us to grow and gain insight/perspective. People will always remind us of the limitations, but we must learn to live in the freedom of the future rather than the guilt of the past. But then again, its our ultimate comfort. This is an impossible situation, as it would have been impossible for Jesus to rise from the dead. Read our. Does this sound correct to you? Our marriage was a mess from the beginning. Whatever your life has been like over the last year, you are no match for God. If He can do these, is there any situation He can't solve in your life? That sort of faith receives God's commendation. It's based on John 3:1-17. How humiliating: to talk about your menstrual problems in front of a huge crowd! What is the thing that connects the disparate elements of all of these impossibilities? Today I write this from my bed, sick and so tired. 8. .gglobe {background-image:url(//viralbeliever.com/wp-content/plugins/gtranslate/gtglobe.svg);opacity:0.8;border-radius:50%;height:40px;width:40px;cursor:pointer;display:block;-moz-transition: all 0.3s;-webkit-transition: all 0.3s;transition: all 0.3s;} Because our GOD is the great I Am and with him ALL things are possible. Don't misinterpret a "wait" for a "no." For starters snakes do not possess the self-awareness of the mental powers to speak the human language. Here are 5. But please keep in mind that the Bible was not just always there. 8. But if this woman had uterine cancer, she would have been in immense pain. She came and fell at his feet. Today we will revisit the Israelites at the end of the Red Sea to understand how to be still and set aside our fear when all hope feels lost. The words of Malachi, 400 years before the birth of John the Baptist, were written at the beginning of the intertestament period (between the Old and New Testaments), during which no further scripture was given to the Jews. Three examples of how God can take an impossible situation and make it possible. do {if (j + 1 > Math.round(2 * r0 * Math.PI / d) * (nc + 1) * (nc + 2) / 2) {nc++;r = r + r0;cntpc = Math.floor(2 * Math.PI * r / d);}angle = j * 2 * Math.PI / cntpc + Math.PI / 4;x = centerPosition.left + Math.cos(angle) * r;y = centerPosition.top + Math.sin(angle) * r; Hard Truth: Gods ways and plans are mysterious but His heart is trustworthy, Related: 40 Encouraging Bible Verses About Choices and Making Wise Decisions. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Helpful Not Helpful No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. Have you come to God and acknowledged your brokenness? It is unacceptable to Gabriel to question the power of the living God, even by implication. For those who are perishing, the Gospel is foolishness. As a result, Gideons small army is able to miraculously defeat the Midianites. Its like, here it is, and heres why it matters. -Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Moyers and Company, Your email address will not be published. 5. Take this life, a living sacrifice, surrendered fully for You to use as You please. Man scribed (preserved) these stories and words; therefore, it is most likely not a 100% accurate depiction of God because God did not write His own Bible and drop it down for people to read. It shows the truth about who you are relying on, God, or yourself. Valerie is younger than I am. You are a mocker and a scoffer against God, and in order to be forgiven you must repent to Jesus. it gave me hope, knowing that someone out there, who faced impossible situations could actually make it through with God. He hears the story and goes to the tomb. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, "If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed." Moses was told some of the details, but we dont see him communicate them to the people. 1. And they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years. However, Gideon trusts in God and follows his command. He is learning that when God gives you a promise, you can count on Him keeping that promise. Book of Judges Lets start with a fun example. 1 Corinthians 11:1-34 ESV / 7 helpful votesNot Helpful. They love David who had many wives and concubines, murdered an innocent man and committed adultery with the man's wife and got her pregnant. But what about the impossible examples of God speaking the universe into existence? Trusting God In The Face of Impossibilities, How To Keep Believing God Can Change Your Impossible Situation, Understand That Seeing God Move Changes Things. Noah and his family appeared to be the only righteous people on earth. Whatever the obstacle, it's impassable; whatever the situation, it's intolerable. It resulted in action. People have faced impossible situations from the beginning of time. So many of the hardcore Creationist types try to argue that they dont believe in magic. Please pray for my happiness. Today, we do not live in a land where childlessness is a disgrace. It is also impossible to live for Godto follow and serve Him daily and persevere until the endwithout faith. Once again, this is an example of how faith in God can help overcome even the most impossible of situations.