For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37
Expectations limit God. They put HIM in a box. The impossible becomes discharged by only the known possibilities. We see this over and over again throughout Scripture.
Here in the first chapter of Luke a virgin is pregnant with the Messiah. Impossible? Not for God.
An angel tells her a relative who is beyond childbearing age is now six months pregnant. Impossible? Not for God.
In Acts 3, a lame man is begging for money in front of the temple. As Peter and John walked by him, the beggar is expecting to receive money from them. Instead of meeting his expectation, Peter reaches out and touches the man by the hand. He commands him to stand. The man stands up and begins to walk. Impossible? Not for God.
In Mark 6 and 8, Jesus is preaching to crowds of 4,000 and 5,000. HE realizes the people are hungry. But there are only 5 loaves and 2 fish among them the first time. And only seven loaves the next time. The disciples are instructed to feed the masses. How? An impossible situation you say? Not for God. Not only does Jesus multiply the food present and feed the crowd, but there are leftovers.
Over and over again, our limited minds focus on what we believe is possible. Yet, our creator God who understands the natural forces at work, also knows how to bypass their limits. HE is the God who surpasses our expectations.
So why do we get upset when our expectations are not met? When we pray for an outcome and the results are often the opposite of what we desire? Is God playing a game with us?
In most cases, I find God simply wants us to learn to trust HIM. HE focuses on building an abiding relationship with each of us rather than a Santa Claus affair. HE wants us to love HIM for who HE IS, not what HE can give us. The gifts, blessings, and favors are easy for us to accept. But will we love HIM for being HIM when the toys stop coming?
HE will keep chiseling away at all our idols. Those mini-gods that prevent us from having a deep, trustful relationship with HIM. HE wants us to be assured that whatever HE has promised, HE will deliver upon. HIS Word is HIS bond.
This type of relationship takes time to build. But when completed, HE and you will have a bond stronger than anything or anyone can separate the two of you.
So, let’s remember to keep our expectations under control and trust God. Let HIM be God and do what we label as the impossible. For nothing is impossible with HIM. Yes, do your part. Then watch as HE showers HIS grace upon your situation. The outcome most likely will be nothing that you expected. But the results will be a long-term victory for all parties involved.
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Aspirations and Writings Neatly Bound in Book Formats:
- Power Up With Jesus Book Series- Aspirations for a Grace-Paced Life
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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