August 31, 2007
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ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
Welcome! Blessings!
Many Christians relish how we can address God as Abba, Father. But the first time “Abba” is mentioned in the bible and the only account of Jesus saying it to His Father was when He was praying about the cup passing from Him. Jesus, through calling God “Abba” at that particular point and time, acknowledged Him as being the most loving Father. And it would be at the very time when God answered His prayer in a way that many people would have questioned or accused (had it been them). Jesus never charged His Father with being insensitive as so many people do with God because they don’t know Him nor understand His ways or purpose. Troy Polamalu (God bless him & his lovely wife Theodora) said something so profound: Jesus, in His darkest hour, addressed God as Daddy, Abba. Jesus’ conversation with God was purely relationship, not religion or position. (I’m not quoting him verbatim but I’m sure I’m close). Where do you put your emphasis and confidence when it comes to God?
Many people love to dwell on how all things are possible with God. Jesus lets us know that it applies when God’s will opposes what we feel would be ideal in our lives. Not only can God do what you want Him to, but He can also do what you don’t want Him to do. And the best part about that is that you’ll be glad that He did! Let Him have His way with you! Let Him reveal the all-encompassing beauty of ‘ALL Things Are Possible!’
Mark 14:
35 – And He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.
36 – And He said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto Thee; take away this cup from Me: nevertheless not what I will, but what Thou wilt.
It’s possible for God to do things in the way we see;
But also possible for God to do things differently!
If we want to move a little forward, we must press
Into the realm of God’s will where we pray, “Nevertheless.”
It’s just as possible for us as it is for Him to take
Or do whatever’s needful for our good and for His sake.
Be Unyieldingly Encouraged!
Pam
Comments (1)
Alana receives this encouragement! She walks around shaking her finger at people and singing (a la Israel) “All things are possible for you” of course it doesn’t come out quite like that, but she gets the message and wants to spread it around. Great word!!