Verse of the Day 1/7
Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." English Standard Version (ESV)
This morning I'd like to focus on a word that is not present in the verse above, but it is the basis of what it references, that word is "power", not just any power but God's power. We can all think of things in life that seem impossible or at least are impossible for us, it may be overcoming an addiction, it may be the restoration of a broken relationship, or it may be a health issue that we cannot control in and of ourselves.
David Jeremiah writes, "The same power that destroyed the mighty walls of Jericho, enabled Peter to walk on water, and divided the sea so the Israelites could cross on dry ground is still available to us. Our own power is limited to our mortal minds and bodies, but Matthew 19:26 tells us that "with God all things are possible......If you are facing a task that seems impossible, you may become discouraged if you try to accomplish it on your own. So ask God how He wants you to get the job done. You may be surprised at the creativity and resourcefulness God provides as He enables you to fulfill His calling."
I've seen God at work in my life and that of our family. I've seen him remove an inoperable brain tumor. I've seen him restore speech to a son who we were told would never speak again. I'm praying right now that he would intervene and do another miracle with Jean's tumor. That same power behind the verse is behind the impossible situations in our lives, He lives in us.
As these thoughts were going through my mind, the Jeremy Camp song, "The Same Power" came to mind. I'll close with some of the words. May they serve as a reminder of the power that we have to face the situations at hand.
Down this dark and painful road
I can face
Every fear of the unknown
I can hear
All God's children singing out
We will not be overtaken
We will not be overcome
The same power that commands the dead to wake
Lives in us, lives in us
The same power that moves mountains when He speaks
The same power that can calm a raging sea
Lives in us, lives in us
He lives in us, lives in us
That His promises are true
In His strength
There is nothing we can't do
Yes, we know
There are greater things in store
We will not be overtaken
We will not be overcome
-- In Christ, Mike Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. NIV
Matthew 19:23-30New Living Translation (NLT)
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. 24 I'll say it again—it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!"
25 The disciples were astounded. "Then who in the world can be saved?" they asked.
26 Jesus looked at them intently and said, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible."
27 Then Peter said to him, "We've given up everything to follow you. What will we get?"
28 Jesus replied, "I assure you that when the world is made new[a] and the Son of Man[b] sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then.[c]
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