Nothing is too hard for God

 

Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm.

Nothing is too hard for you. 

Jeremiah 32:17

 

Do you believe this, “Nothing is too hard for God?”  As a Christ follower I believe those  words of the prophet Jeremiah.   And since I can see this beautiful world created by God’s power, I can also believe that nothing is too hard for Him.  When I consider the vast universe and the intricate flower, the mighty mountains and the surging oceans, I do believe. 

However, I’m afraid that sometimes, although I believe that “nothing is too hard for God,” I don’t always go to Him when things are really hard for me.  I tend to think that He wouldn’t be interested in my problems.  I sometimes forget to remember Jesus’ words in Matthew 11. 

“Come unto me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, 

and you will find rest for your souls. “   

Maybe I have an exaggerated idea of what I’m capable of handling on my own. 

Or could it be that I don’t ask for His help because I think that if God were to answer, it wouldn’t be the answer that I want?  Could it be that I don’t want to depend too heavily on anyone outside myself?  Or could it be that, in the past, I’ve felt that He didn’t hear my prayer or even care? 

But sometimes, I just forget to ask.  Sometimes the “everydays” get my attention, rather than my relationship with the ONE who is truly all I need.  Whatever the reasons, not taking my problems to God doesn’t make them go away or even help me to get through the trials I face. 

So today I hope you’ll join me in taking your needs to the God that Jeremiah knew, the
Sovereign Lord, who has made the heavens and the earth by His great power and outstretched arm. 

And I hope we can all say and believe those words.

Sovereign Lord

“Nothing is too hard for you.”

Jeremiah 32:17