When "Impossible" Meets God

"...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
- Luke 18:27

This simple verse holds a profound truth, a beacon of hope in the face of what we deem unattainable. We've all stood at the edge of "impossible," staring into the void of situations that defy our logic and exceed our capabilities. We've poured our energy into solutions, only to find ourselves hitting a brick wall, a stark reminder of our limitations.

"Impossible" is a word that defines our boundaries, the edges of our control. When confronted with it, we often resort to alternative plans, compromises that feel like settling. We accept the detour, the longer route, convincing ourselves it's the only way.

I once heard a story about a train track being built in the 1800's. For decades, trains navigated a winding, 20-mile loop around a deep gully that an expert deemed impassable. It was the accepted solution, the "best possible alternative." No one questioned the imposed limitation, the seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Then, a young engineering student dared to see beyond the accepted narrative. He envisioned a new type of bridge, a direct path across the gully. Suddenly what was once "impossible" became a tangible reality, a testament to the power of vision and belief. The possibility was always there; it just needed someone to recognize it.

Our spiritual journey mirrors this scenario. We often impose boundaries on the power of God, limiting Him by our own understanding and experiences. We accept the detours, the alternate routes, mistaking them for God's will. Yet, in the presence of the Almighty, only possibilities exist.

The limitations we perceive are often reflections of our own human comprehension, not God's. We accept the "impossible" as a finality, forgetting that God's power transcends our finite understanding. Just as the engineering student challenged the accepted limitations of his time, we are called to challenge the perceived limitations in our lives and in our faith.

Perhaps the "impossible" situation you face isn't a dead end, but a divine invitation. Perhaps God is waiting for someone to rise up, to see beyond the obstacles, to recognize that through Him, all things are possible. Maybe He is waiting for someone to dare to believe, to have the faith to build that bridge, to traverse that gully.

Don't settle for the detour. Don't accept the limitations imposed by human experience. Dare to believe that God's power is limitless, His possibilities boundless. Challenge the "impossible," and allow God to reveal the extraordinary potential that lies within reach. Remember, the path around the obstacle may simply be the limit of someone else’s experience, not the limit of God's power. Maybe, just maybe, God is waiting for you to believe. - Pastor Bud Brabson