What other biblical instances show God providing solutions to seemingly impossible situations? When Fear Meets God’s Plan—1 Samuel 16:2 Samuel balks at the Lord’s command to anoint a new king: “But Samuel said, ‘How can I go? If Saul hears, he will kill me.’ And the LORD said, ‘Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the LORD.’ ” • The danger is real; Saul has already shown murderous jealousy. • God’s answer is simple, specific, and workable—a sacrificial cover story that disarms suspicion. • The pattern: whenever His people hit a wall, the Lord supplies a way that no one saw coming. Red-Sea Roads—Exodus 14:13-14, 21-22 • Egyptians behind, water ahead. Human options: none. • “Do not be afraid… The LORD will fight for you” (vv. 13-14). • God divides the sea; Israel walks “with walls of water on their right and on their left.” Walls That Fall Outward—Joshua 6:3-5, 20 • Jericho’s fortifications looked impenetrable. • Marching, trumpets, and a shout replace siege engines. • “The wall collapsed, and the people went up into the city, every man straight ahead.” Strength in Small Numbers—Judges 7:2-7, 20-22 • Gideon’s 32,000 become 300 so God alone gets the glory. • Torches, jars, and trumpets break Midian’s momentum; the enemy turns on itself. Water from Nowhere—Genesis 21:15-19 • Hagar sets Ishmael under a bush, certain he will die of thirst. • God opens her eyes “and she saw a well of water.” Life preserved in the desert. Fire That Can’t Burn—Daniel 3:16-28 • Three Hebrews refuse to bow; the furnace is overheated. • A fourth figure appears “like a son of the gods”—they walk unharmed, hair unsinged. Mouths of Lions Muzzled—Daniel 6:16-23 • Daniel spends a night with hungry lions. • “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths.” The king marvels; God is glorified. Bread for Thousands—Matthew 14:15-21 • Five loaves, two fish, crowds in the wilderness. • Jesus blesses, breaks, and multiplies; “they all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets full.” Coins in a Fish—Matthew 17:24-27 • Temple tax due, purse empty. • Jesus directs Peter to the lake: the first fish holds a coin “for Me and for you.” Time Stands Still—Joshua 10:12-14 • Allies under attack, daylight fading. • Joshua prays; “the sun stood still… the moon stopped” until victory is complete. A Child from a Barren Womb—Genesis 18:10-14; 21:1-3 • Sarah, long past childbearing, laughs at the promise. • “Is anything too difficult for the LORD?” Isaac is born right on schedule. Life Restored—John 11:39-44 • Four days in the tomb leaves no doubt. • Jesus calls, “Lazarus, come out!” and death releases its grip. Jailbreak at Midnight—Acts 16:25-34 • Paul and Silas sing in stocks; an earthquake opens doors and loosens chains. • The jailer is saved—God turns confinement into a mission opportunity. Threads That Tie It All Together • Human impossibility sets the stage for divine ingenuity. • God’s solutions often look ordinary (a heifer, a shout) yet carry supernatural effectiveness. • Each story underscores His sovereignty: He commands seas, stones, wombs, time, even death itself. • The call is consistent—trust and obedience open the door for God’s unexpected provision. |
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