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"For nothing is impossible
with God."
-Luke 1: 37
Impossible Barriers
During our recent family vacation
we found ourselves driving through the mountains of Virginia and
West Virginia. It amazes me how man has found a way to overcome
what at first seemed to be impossible barriers. On the border of
Virginia and West Virginia is a mountain that blocks the interstate.
The solution? Tunnel right through it. Without even a second thought
you drive your vehicle through a mountain. Incredible! Also in West
Virginia you can find the New River Gorge. For years in order to
cross the New River Gorge drivers were forced to take a 40 mile
detour or carefully wind down narrow mountain roads. Today they
drive, in less than a minute, over the world's longest spanning
single arch bridge that soars 876 feet above the New River, the
2nd tallest bridge in the U.S. An 88 million pound bridge (that's
about 4, 000 elephants) sitting 876 feet above the river! Wow! Man
clearly has found a way to overcome some very difficult barriers.
If man can accomplish these great feats how much more is possible
with God?
Overcoming physical barriers is one thing but there are many of
us who have barriers of another kind in our lives. Struggles with
sin, broken or strained relationships, fears, insecurity, etc...
to name a few. These 'barriers' take many different forms. They
seem to us to be impossible barriers to overcome. Most of us struggle
in silence afraid to share these barriers with others fearing they
might consider us 'weak.' But remember, with God all things are
possible! "For nothing is impossible with God." (Luke
1: 37) This is what the angel told Mary when the virgin birth of
Jesus was foretold to her. In another example, as an answer to a
question from His disciples about who can be saved, Jesus replies,
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
(Matthew 19: 26) There is nothing that is impossible for the Lord.
I know how it feels to have 'impossible barriers' in my life but
let me encourage you to trust the Lord and give them over to Him
in prayer. The Lord is faithful. "Consider the ravens: They
do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds
them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you
by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot
do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?"
(Luke 12: 24-26) Turn your impossible barriers over to God and watch
them fade away.
Anything is possible with God but we are asked to do our part. Believe
and have faith! When Jesus heals a boy with an evil spirit he is
challenged by the boy's father. "It has often thrown him into
fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity
on us and help us." "If you can?" said Jesus. "Everything
is possible for him who believes." (Mark 9: 23) In the book
of Hebrews we are challenged about faith. "And without faith
it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him
must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly
seek him." (Hebrews 11: 6) There are times in all of our lives
when 'impossible barriers' appear. But remember that with God all
things are possible for those who believe and have faith in Him.
Take a moment and encourage someone this week!
I pray that things are well with you. Please let me know if you
have any prayer concerns or praises. Have a good week and remember
to smile :), the Lord loves you!
In Christ,
Shan D. Hartsough
Jesus looked at them and said,
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
-Matthew 19: 26
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