Possibly Possible?

Being very shy in my younger years, I shocked myself by agreeing to demonstrate preschool activities to a group of teachers. But it was a God-thing, and I knew it. One activity was creating “stained glass windows” with the children placing crayon pieces between waxed paper sheets and the teacher ironing them to melt the colors. For success, the project needed not only broken crayons but crumbled ones.

No one is self-sufficient or good enough; we all need saving. The disciples didn’t understand who could find salvation as they watched the young man, who had faithfully kept the Law but was unwilling to let go of his riches, walk away from Jesus. We cannot follow or serve our Lord on our initiative, but Jesus said with God, the impossible is possible: “And He said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God” (Luke 18:27). The god of this world targets his subjects, whispering lies, causing doubts and fears. But other times, we are our worst enemy. Pride and self-sufficiency lead to self-focus, while thoughts of defeat and unworthiness hinder others, feeling unqualified for the Lord’s service. Sometimes we must be broken in pieces before God creates beautiful works of art through us for His glory and examples of hope for others. When we accept God’s gift, Jesus Christ as our Savior, you and I can do the unimaginable as we trust our Father and surrender to His will.