Nothing Is Impossible For Those Who Believe
“I can’t do it!”
If I had a nickel for every time those words came out of my mouth, I’d be a millionaire. Years ago, I was much more confident in my abilities, but now, with my joint issues and other health problems, I view myself as lacking. And in some ways, I think I even use it as an excuse to justify things I should do but don’t. In my mind, I’ve convinced myself I can’t perform specific tasks, but according to the Bible, my argument has no solid foundation.
“Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. ”
Evidently, the disciples had the same problem I have. They didn’t believe in themselves. They knew Jesus could cast out the demon from the possessed child, but they didn’t trust that He could do it through them. They were blinded to His true power and ability. But Jesus quickly reminded them, if they had faith (even the size of a mustard seed), nothing would be impossible for them. They could perform miracles in His name and move mountains. And the same is true for us because we, too, are disciples of Christ. The apostle Paul agrees.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
All things. There is nothing I cannot do through Christ. How many times did the psalmist refer to God as his strength? Didn’t Jesus Himself say that, without Him, we could do nothing? That’s true, but the opposite is true as well. With Him, we can do anything and everything (within His will, of course). If we could grab ahold of that truth and claim that promise every day, where would we be? I think we would be happier and more fulfilled. We would accomplish more and complain less. Each task would be a reminder of God’s great power in our lives.
Jason and I are putting this promise to the test in our mission efforts. We have taken an “outside the box” approach to deputation. What I mean by that is the direction we feel the Lord leading is not the typical deputation way. It doesn’t tick all the boxes of what most missionaries will tell you is the best way to do it. It doesn’t conform to the instructions laid out in various guides and manuals. But, it matches our natures and personalities, and we feel led to take a different approach. Every time we’ve explained our plan to a fellow missionary, they’ve given us the most skeptical look, and some have even exclaimed, “It will take you a lot longer that way.” Maybe, but maybe not. We believe if we follow God’s will, He’ll get us through our deputation and on the field in Wales in record time (again, if it’s His will). Though we are eager to be in Wales, we don’t want to rush through this process and take the “proven” path just because it’s the usual way. Instead, we’re stepping outside of the box and trusting that nothing is impossible.
What about you? Are you putting your faith into action today? Have you been telling yourself (and others) you can’t do something? Have your self-doubts caused you to forget about the mighty power of God? There is nothing God cannot do in and through you. That doesn’t mean it will be easy, but it means it’s possible. You can do it through your faith in Christ. You’re strong in His strength. So, go out there today and move some mountains!
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