All Things are Possible with God

      “For all things are possible with God,” (Mark 10:27, ESV).

      I have to ask myself, do I really believe this verse? Do I really believe that all things are possible with God? When I am asking that, I am not thinking about the ridiculous questions designed to simply miss the point and try to stump believers like whether or not God could create a rock so big He couldn’t lift it. I am also not talking about the supremely selfish questions about whether or not God can get me that house or car I always wanted.

      Rather, I am thinking about the really important questions. Questions like, do I think it is possible for God to strengthen me to overcome my sins? Do I think it is possible for God to provide me with peace that passes understanding? Do I think it is possible for God to use me and use this congregation to evangelize and convert more people in middle Tennessee?

      If I believe all things are possible with God, what am I doing to act on that faith? You see, this question is not an intellectual one that allows me to sit on my laurels while God does all the work. Allow me to illustrate this. If I believed God would allow me to walk on water, I wouldn’t answer this question by saying, “Sure, I believe that,” but remain seated in the boat. Instead, I would jump out of the boat, trusting in God to make me walk on the water.

      How do I answer these questions? What am I doing to act on the faith that all things are possible with God? Am I planning to avoid sin today? Am I praying and relying on God to remove my anxieties? Am I talking to anyone about Jesus?

      Too often, I am overcome by doubt and fear. But I need to remember Paul’s admonition in II Timothy 1:7, “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (ESV). God has given me a spirit of power, not fear. Do I believe that or do I cower in fear?

      I need to remember Ephesians 3:20, “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us…” (ESV). I can accomplish so much when I quit trying to accomplish so much and just submit to God, doing what He asks.

      So, again, I have to ask myself if I believe all things are possible with God and what am I doing about it? I appreciate you reading along with my personal ramblings. Now that you have heard it all, let me ask you—What about you? Do you believe all things are possible with God? If so, what are you doing about it?

Edwin L. Crozier