Impossible Becomes Possible

Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people. He also divided the fish for everyone to share. They all ate as much as they wanted.

Mark 6:41-42

FOLLOWING JESUS CAN take us to unexpected and overwhelming places. You can imagine that when the disciples came back from their missionary journey, they were excited to get away for some rest and relaxation. Little did they know that their spiritual retreat would begin with an impossible situation. After Jesus taught the crowd of five thousand people, the disciples were ready to send them away to get something to eat, but Jesus said to the disciples, “You feed them” (Mark 6:37).

Jesus was no stranger to leading people into impossible situations. Throughout His ministry, He defied the laws of nature. He walked on water. He healed people with a word. He raised dead people to life. Jesus constantly confronted what we would see as impossible, and He invited His disciples to enter into those places with Him.

Today, Jesus leads us into situations beyond our control. He does this not to cause anxiety or distress but rather to teach us to trust Him and depend on Him. Jesus leads us into impossible situations to show us that when we completely surrender to Him, He makes the impossible possible.

What seemingly impossible situations is Jesus currently leading you toward? How are you responding to your impossible situation? Are you following Him or resisting Him? He can be trusted.

BOTTOM LINE

Jesus grows our faith when we are faced with seemingly impossible situations. Trust Him and watch to see what He will do.

Moment of Strength: Mark 10:27