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Exposition
In the preceding verses, a young rich man had approached Jesus asking Him, what he needed to do to have eternal life. Jesus told him, keep the commandments and the young man responded that he’d kept all the commandments since he was a youth. If that was the case, Jesus then told him, go sell your possessions, give to the poor and you will have treasures in heaven, then come and follow me. We are told that the young man went away in sorrow for he had great possessions. Jesus told His disciples that it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter heaven. The disciples in amazement asked, who then can be saved?
Jesus answered with men it is impossible but to God all things are possible – Amongst others three things stand out, a) there are men who are rich who rather than trusting God will place their trust in their wealth. b) there are things that are impossible to men no matter who they are and the resources available to them. c) God is so powerful that what is impossible with man is possible with God.
We will focus on the power of God. Genesis 18: 14 says that nothing is too hard for God to accomplish. Nothing means nothing. God is the Lord of the hosts of heaven. The innumerable angels do His bidding. He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah. He is the Omnipotent God (all powerful). He is Almighty. (El Shaddai). He is the Everlasting God who according to Ephesians 3: 20 is able to do exceeding abundantly far above what you can ask or imagine. No man can save you but God can. Job 42: 2 says God can do anything and He is aware of our thoughts. There is no hiding from Him.
What are your challenges? What are your issues? What has looked impossible? I can assure you that there is nothing new under the Sun. God has solved the exact problem you have before and He will do it again. Why? He is the same, yesterday, today and forever more.
You have access to this power if you are His child. If not, all you need do today is to confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved. This is not to say that your becoming a child of God assures you a life without challenges. With God on your side, the inevitable challenges will be made plain in Jesus name.
Prayer
Thank you Lord for who you are. I bow down before your throne of grace and mercy. I ask that in your mercy release your angels to fight for me. Let them battle the unseen enemy. Let every closed door be opened now in Jesus name. Let me enjoy unending success in everything I lay my hands on in Jesus precious name. Amen
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