11/04/17 Too Hard?

READING: Jeremiah 32-33, Hebrews 1

“Is anything too hard for me?”

Jeremiah 32:27

Over the years of my pastoral ministry, I’ve walked beside believers who’ve faced all kinds of issues. For example, I think of those who dealt with . . .

. . . terminal illness

. . . struggling marriages

. . . job loss

. . . wayward children

. . . career confusion

. . . financial worries

. . . loved ones’ deaths

. . . natural disasters

. . . spiritual doubt

. . . uncontrolled anger

. . . pornography addiction

. . . dating concerns

. . . relational conflict

. . . church membership questions

. . . ethical dilemmas

. . . etc., etc.

If I thought about it hard enough, I could probably list one issue for every church member I’ve pastored over the years. I know I could list enough issues that it could quickly become overwhelming to me, were it not for words like we find in today’s reading: “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jer. 32:27). Is, indeed, anything too hard for God?

God is so strong that He could raise up Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, to bring judgment on His people for their rebellion; He could orchestrate the events of nations to accomplish whatever judgment He wished to accomplish.

At the same time, He is so strong that He could also bring His people back from their exile at the appropriate time. Thus, He said through Jeremiah, “I will bring them back to this place, and I will make them dwell in safety” (Jer. 32:37). They were His people, and He would make their hearts united with His. He who led them into exile and bondage in judgment could also bring them home in forgiveness and reconciliation. He had brought disaster on them, and He would then bring them good.

It is this same God who has taken care of my church members through the years, and who takes care of us today. There simply is nothing too hard for Him. 

ACTION STEPS: 

  • Praise God that nothing is too hard for Him.
  • Give Him your biggest concern today. He’s not worried about it.

PRAYER: “Nothing is too difficult for You, Father. So, I turn my worries over to You today.”      

TOMORROW’S READING:  Jeremiah 34-36, Hebrews 2

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