Is Anything Too Difficult?

“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27, ESV)

I frequently use my dad’s old, worn Bible (now held together by duct tape) to read a morning passage. Today it fell open to Jeremiah 32, and I quickly noticed that he had marked verse 27. Although written as a question, there is no doubt this is a strong statement of God’s unlimited power. He is letting us know that nothing, absolutely nothing, is too difficult for Him to do. When our faith grows a little weak, we sometimes forget that.

If you were to name some of the impossibilities in the Bible that Almighty God made possible, what would you put on the list? There are so many, but your list might read something like this.

• A sea rolled back, and a multitude walked through on dry ground (Exodus 14).
• The walls of Jericho fell as the Israelites shouted and blew trumpets (Joshua 6).
• The sun stood still (Joshua 10).
• Three men survived totally unharmed after being thrown into a fiery furnace  (Daniel 3).
• Daniel survived a night in the lion’s den (Daniel 6).
• A virgin gave birth to a long-awaited Savior (Matthew 1).
• Prison doors opened without a key and Peter walked free (Acts 12).
• The sick were healed and demons were cast out (multiple instances)
• The dead returned to life (multiple instances).

These are just a few of the impossibilities that Scripture records as happening. We accept the truth of these events and the many more that we did not take time to list. If Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8), then miracles—impossibilities—will still happen today. And they do!

When our faith grows weak and we begin to doubt, here are a few things to remember.

We must never put limitations on God. His power is not limited. 

• “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10:27, ESV)
• “For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37, ESV)

God is in charge. Nothing will disrupt His plans.

• “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” (Job 42:2, ESV)
• “The Lord of hosts has sworn: “As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.” (Isaiah 14:24, ESV)

Our own unbelief will hinder our prayers.

• “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24, ESV)
• “And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.” (Matthew 13:58, ESV)

God knows the right time to step in. If He said it will happen, it will happen—but on His timetable.

• “Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.” (Genesis 18:14, ESV)
• “And the Lord set a time, saying, ‘Tomorrow the Lord will do this thing in the land.’” (Exodus 9:5, ESV)

We live in uncertain times, and the things happening around us may create stress and anxiety that fill our minds. Jeremiah also lived in tumultuous times. Called “the weeping prophet,” he watched as Judah, the southern kingdom, crumbled. The Temple and Jerusalem lay in ruins. Everything looked bleak. Yet, despite all he saw happening, Jeremiah found hope in knowing that God was in control. Nothing was too hard for Him. We have the same assurance today.

If your situation feels impossible and God does not seem to hear your prayers, don’t give up. God’s power is not limited. He may work in ways we do not understand, but at His appointed time He will respond to fulfill His perfect will in your life. Trust Him. He is trustworthy.

Lord, I recognize that You have no limitations and are an all-powerful God. When life seems uncertain and doubts creep in, help me to patiently wait for Your appointed time. I know that Your plan is perfect, and You are able to perform the impossible in my behalf.