FAITHFUL WITH THE IMPOSSIBLE
Then the LORD turned to him and said, "Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites. Have I not sent you?" Judges 6:14
In Gideon’s mind, victory over the Midianites was an impossibility, and he was absolutely right! The Midianites, along with their allies, overwhelmed the feeble Hebrews. Yet the moment God told Gideon to fight them, victory was no longer an impossibility!
When Jesus commanded His small group of followers to make disciples of all nations, was that possible (Matt. 28:19)? Certainly, if Jesus said it was! When Jesus told His disciples to love their enemies, was He being realistic? Of course, because He was the One who would achieve reconciliation through them (2 Cor. 5:19-20).
Do you treat commands like these as implausible? Do you modify God’s word to find an interpretation that seems reasonable to you? Don’t discount what is possible with God (Phil. 4:13). When God gives an assignment, it is no longer an impossibility; but rather it is an absolute certainty. When God gives you a seemingly impossible task, the only thing preventing it from coming to pass is your disobedience. When God speaks, it can scare you to death! He will lead you to do things that are absolutely impossible in your own strength. But God will grant you victory, step by step, as you obey Him. How do you respond to assignments that seem impossible? Do you write them off as unattainable? Or do you immediately adjust your life to God’s revelation, watching with anticipation to see how He will accomplish His purposes through your obedience? God wants to do the impossible through your life. All He requires is your obedience.
Hello HP CPCA,
On Saturday, June 9th, 2012 the Board of Mission and Evangelism (BOME) will conduct a cookout for the homeless community behind Sparkman Homes (Mason Court). We will start cooking at 9AM. Lunch will be served at 11AM.
We are looking for volunteers from our 19 congregations. We are also in need of t-shirts (any color), men’s and women’s underwear (various sizes),
socks, tooth paste and brushes, bottles of water, Gatorade, and sodas. We also need an additional 80 hamburger patties.
All items can be dropped off at the Denominational Center no later than Thursday, June 7th.
Thank to Everyone,
Rev. Garrett, Chair
BOME
