For Nothing is Impossible with God

“For nothing is impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). These words sound very simple but have deep meaning. Often, many things happen in our fleshly lives which interfere with our walk to the kingdom. Examples are friends and relatives who desert us; money becomes a problem, the family’s health bill skyrockets and prayers seem not to be answered. These are just a few of the things that can make us slacken or even pull out of the race to the kingdom.

These words remind me of a bird, the dipper. The bird’s diet is a variety of water insects, including beetles and dragonflies, most of them found underwater. The dipper either deliberatelys walk into the water or dives, then continues to walk over the bottom seeking food. This seems impossible from the human perspective, but it does happen under the infinite power of God. The dipper’s continual wing movements force its body down, and it can also swim effectively without webbed feet.

This bird is able to ‘fly’ through the torrent of water in order to reach the safe haven of its nest which is usually built in a crevice in a rock or bank or sometimes behind a waterfall. Impossible sounding!

When in distress, let us think of the dipper and the words of king David when he was distressed, Psalm 42:7,8, and the words of Jonah, 2:2,3,6,7 for strength. Let us also remember the experience of Paul, 2 Corinthians 11:25-29. Scripturally, swift flowing water often represents trouble and adversity and what does Paul say to this? “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” Continue to 2 Corinthians 1:5-7.

In conclusion: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Rom 8:28). And finally, “Many are the plans of a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).

Bro Itai Tembo (Kadoma, Zimbabwe)