The phrase "Nothing is impossible with God" is a powerful statement of faith that has been echoed through the ages by believers of in all walks and stages of life. It is a reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, there is always hope. With God, all things are possible.
The Bible is full of stories that illustrate this truth. In the Old Testament, we read about how God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and led them to the Promised Land. In the New Testament, we see Jesus performing miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and walking on water. These stories are not just historical accounts; they are also reminders of God's power and love.
But what does it mean to say that "nothing is impossible with God"? Does it mean that God can do anything, even if it is against the laws of nature? Or does it mean that God can work with us to overcome the challenges we face in our lives?
The answer is that God can do both. He can perform miracles, but He also works with us in our everyday lives. He gives us the strength to overcome obstacles, the courage to face our fears, and the wisdom to make wise decisions.
When we believe that "nothing is impossible with God," we are opening ourselves up to a world of possibilities. We are saying that we believe in God's power and that we trust Him to work in our lives. We are also saying that we are willing to take risks and step outside of our comfort zones.
So if you are facing a challenge today, remember that nothing is impossible with God. He is with you, and He is ready to help you overcome anything that comes your way.
'Nothing Is Impossible with God' Bible Verses
"Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” - Matthew 19:26
"Ah, LORD God! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you." - Jeremiah 32:17
“For nothing will be impossible with God” - Luke 1:37
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
"Is anything too hard for the Lord?" - Genesis 8:14
"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted." - Job 42:2
"He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.”" - Matthew 17:20
"But he said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”" - Luke 18:27
What Does 'Nothing is Impossible With God' Really Mean?
We do tend to overlook some passages. Whether it be because they are inconvenient, challenging, difficult to apply, or difficult to fit into our lives…we choose to emphasize others instead.
“Nothing is impossible with God” is one such verse. It is a statement we see and hear often, isn’t it? Nothing is impossible with God! We say these words to our friends and family members during trials when things look hopeless. Nothing is impossible with God!
We all believe that nothing is impossible with God — and yet, there lies a conflict. We might not even realize that the Bible offers us verses that make it clear — there are things not possible for God.
God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged (Hebrews 6:18).
He who is the Glory of Israel does not lie or change his mind; for he is not a human being, that he should change his mind (1 Samuel 15:29).
It is impossible for God to lie or to change his mind or repent of something he has done or promised. Indeed, if God could lie or change his mind, then what would his promises be worth. Our hope would be…well, uncertain rather than certain.
It is impossible for God to sin — or to have sin in his presence. He commands us to be “perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48).
God cannot die, or even grow weary.
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom (Isaiah 40:28).
I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty” (Revelation 1:8).
Our Living God cannot fail. When he speaks, his words must be carried out.
For no word from God will ever fail (Luke 1:37).
So, there are indeed things God cannot do. But…what does that mean for us?
What at first seems like a striking conflict is nothing of the sort. What seems like a contradiction is, in fact, a confirmation.
God stands by his Word to be there. God and his Words are one. God cannot lie, cannot fail, will never die. We can trust that what he tells us he can, and will, do, that indeed he can and will do them.
His promises will never fail us. We can, and should, have complete faith and confidence that we can rely on his Word. Why? Because some things are not possible for God.
And yet…sometimes we doubt.
How to Live Believing That Nothing Is Impossible with God
How often have we said it? Or heard it? Or even said it to ourselves in the midst of struggles, trials, or pain? In those moments, albeit well-intended, the words can seem empty and condescending, almost offensive. Nothing is impossible with God.
During those difficult times, we may find ourselves shaking our fists at God. Where is he during those times? He can often feel so distant. If all things are possible, why isn’t he fixing this? He promised to help. Yet we say it over and over, “Nothing is impossible with God.”
In the Gospel of Mark, we are told this story. As Jesus descended the mountain following the transfiguration, he came upon a man whose child was possessed by a demon.
The man said to Jesus, “But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” Jesus replied, "'If you can’? Everything is possible for one who believes.”
Clearly, Jesus’ repetition of the man’s words as a question, goes right to the man’s lack of confidence — lack of trust in Jesus.
The boy’s father then cried out to Jesus. “Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe! Help me to overcome my unbelief!’”
Then, came the command of Jesus, “You deaf and mute spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.” And the boy was healed (Mark 9:21-27).
Like the boy’s father, we all want to believe. Almost everyone would agree that nothing is impossible with God. Yet, when faced with difficult challenges, it is sometimes difficult to take that to heart.
People struggle in believing God to provide the answer we so desperately seek. “Believing” in our minds is sometimes easy, but true belief is in the heart. Our minds can only imagine, think, wish, and hope for the answer. But believing in the heart means believing beyond what you can imagine or think of.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (Ephesians 3:19-21)
This is not to say we will be kept from trouble. In fact, we were promised trouble in this world, but we were also promised that Jesus had overcome the world (John 16:33).
We may not get the answers that we want at that moment we want them, but we can still count on those promises. Because it is impossible for God to lie or to fail his promises.
The proof of God’s love is not that we are kept from troubles, but that we can count on him to be with us through them.
Everything is possible for the one who believes. Lord, please help me with my unbelief.
For further reading:
How Does God Make All Things New?
How Has Jesus Come to Give Abundant Life?
How Is God Able to Do Exceedingly More?
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Greg doesn’t pretend to be a pastor, a theologian, or a Bible expert, but offers the perspective of an everyday guy on the same journey as everyone else – in pursuit of truth.
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