The Impossible Made Possible

He did not waver in unbelief at God’s promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ²¹ because he was fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. Romans 4:20-21

There are a number of things that I’m thankful of when I reflect the character of Abraham and his story. I think Paul highlights something rather important regarding faith through the lens of Abraham. Let’s consider first and for most that it was impossible for Sarah to conceive through natural conception! I want to make that very clear, even though Isaac was conceived naturally, it is first and for most important to realise that Sarah’s womb was dead (Romans 4:19). Now despite Sarah’s womb being dead, what was considered impossible was made possible only by God. I believe that Abraham KNEW that God would deliver a child out of Sarah in the deadness of her womb. Not that God could restore her to full health, BUT that through what was considered impossible would be seen as possible only by God Himself.

We see a similar contrast with the birth of Christ in Matthew 1:18. Where what is considered impossible by human nature, is made possible by God! I believe we have an understanding of what is impossible so that God may demonstrate His glorious unbounding strength to achieve anything of His desire! These two events speak greatly first and for most of God’s ability to complete what is impossible by mankind. The other is the ability to trust God through given faith in knowing that the Lord can complete the impossibility through His promise.

Read enough of the Old Testament and you’ll see exactly that the Lord delivers His promise. He always keeps His word, even if it meant scattering the Israelites for the sake of His glory. If the Lord always keeps His promise, than what is it that we as Christians today need to consider? Let us consider the greatest promise the Lord has left us with in scripture, His return. This is why you also must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44

We have full assurance that this great event will happen. How do I know? Because the Lord has spoken this promise AND He’s called us to be ready. Our faith, actions and words we speak should amplify the very fact that the Lord Jesus Christ is returning at an hour and a day we do not know. Each of us should feel the sting of eternal suffering in so much that we take heed to the urgency in sharing the gospel in order that the Lord might save through this wonderful message.

What is impossible for us is possible for the Lord. Let us never forget this simple and great truth! Let us be mindful of the Lord’s coming and use our gifts for His glory, producing fruit leading to sanctification (Romans 6:22). Our Lord will return, let us be ready as He has called us to be. Be a people of prayer, be a people who encourage, strengthen one another and spur one another on in good works and of sharing the gospel.