What does "with God all things are possible" reveal about God's nature? The Conversation That Sparked the Statement “But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’ ” (Matthew 19:26) • A wealthy young ruler has just walked away sorrowful because he will not part with his riches. • Jesus then tells His disciples that it is “easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” • Shocked, the disciples ask, “Who then can be saved?”—and Jesus answers with the declaration we’re studying. What the Phrase Tells Us About Who God Is • Omnipotent: God’s power has no ceiling; nothing exceeds His ability. • Sovereign: He rules every realm—spiritual, natural, human—and answers to none. • Faithful: Because nothing is impossible for Him, every promise He makes is certain. • Gracious: The immediate context is salvation; the hardest heart can be transformed by His power. • Personal: Jesus speaks in relationship language—“with God”—highlighting that His limitless power operates in closeness to His people. Scripture Testifies Consistently to God’s Unlimited Power • Genesis 18:14 – “Is anything too difficult for the LORD?” • Jeremiah 32:17 – “Ah, Lord GOD! ... nothing is too difficult for You.” • Luke 1:37 – “For nothing will be impossible with God.” • Job 42:2 – “I know that You can do all things; no plan of Yours can be thwarted.” • Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to Him who is able to do infinitely more than all we ask or imagine…” God’s Power in Salvation • Human effort cannot open heaven’s door; divine intervention can. • The rich young ruler highlights the impossibility of self-righteousness. • God overcomes every barrier—wealth, pride, sin, death—to redeem. God’s Power in Daily Life • Victory over sin: Romans 6:14—sin “shall not be master over you.” • Strength in weakness: 2 Corinthians 12:9—His power is perfected in our weakness. • Provision for needs: Philippians 4:19—He supplies “according to His riches in glory.” • Guidance and wisdom: James 1:5—He gives wisdom generously without reproach. • Mission and ministry: Acts 1:8—“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” Living in Light of “All Things Are Possible” • Pray boldly—no request is too large for the One who spoke galaxies into being. • Obey confidently—God’s commands carry the provision to fulfill them. • Hope steadfastly—difficult people, prodigal children, hostile cultures are not beyond His reach. • Rest peacefully—the future is never uncertain to the Almighty. A Closing Thought Jesus anchors impossible situations to God’s limitless nature. Every “can’t” we face meets His eternal “can.” |
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