How should God's control over "great power and outstretched arm" influence our trust? A snapshot of Jeremiah 32:17 “Ah, Lord GOD, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!” What “great power and outstretched arm” tells us about God • He is the Creator—everything exists because He willed it (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:26). • His power is active, not theoretical; His “arm” reaches into history and circumstances (Exodus 6:6). • Because the arm is outstretched, He is never distant or reluctant to act on behalf of His people (Deuteronomy 4:34). Why that truth invites unshakable trust • No situation outruns His ability: “Nothing is too difficult for You.” • If He formed galaxies, He can form solutions for us (Psalm 121:2). • His power is coupled with covenant love; the same arm that judges also redeems (Deuteronomy 7:19). • Trust becomes rational, not blind—anchored in proven capability. Scripture snapshots that reinforce the theme • Exodus 14:13-31 – the Red Sea opens by that arm, proving deliverance is never impossible. • 2 Chronicles 20:5-17 – one prayer turns a hopeless battle into victory because “power and might are in Your hand.” • Luke 1:37 – “Nothing will be impossible with God,” echoing Jeremiah for the New-Covenant believer. • Acts 4:24-31 – the early church prays Jeremiah 32:17 back to God, and His arm answers with boldness and power. Practical ways to lean on His outstretched arm • Meditate daily on passages that showcase His power; let Scripture re-train your reflexes. • Replace “What if?” with “Even if… God can” in thought life and speech. • Recall personal “Red Sea moments” and rehearse them aloud (Psalm 77:11-12). • Anchor prayers in His proven track record—pray, “You made the heavens; this need is not too difficult.” • Choose obedience even when outcomes look impossible; His power supplies what our resources lack (Philippians 4:13). Living confidence: the arm that holds everything holds you Because the Maker of heaven and earth still rules by the same great power and outstretched arm, trusting Him is the most secure, reasonable, and hopeful stance we can take. |
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