Jesus: Lord of the Impossible and Divine Blessings

Devotional

Day 1: Trusting Jesus in the Impossible

In life, we often face challenges that seem insurmountable, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and powerless. However, the truth is that Jesus is the Lord of the impossible. His power is limitless, and He operates in realms beyond our understanding. When we encounter situations that appear hopeless, we can trust that Jesus is with us, ready to intervene and bring about miraculous change. This assurance is not just theoretical; it is grounded in the reality of His supernatural power, as evidenced by countless testimonies of His intervention in seemingly impossible circumstances. [07:06]

Mark 10:27 (ESV): "Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.'"

Reflection: Identify a situation in your life that feels impossible. How can you invite Jesus into this situation and trust Him to work beyond your understanding?

Day 2: The Divine Power of Blessing

The blessing from Numbers 6 is more than just a collection of words; it is a divine impartation that empowers and protects us. When we declare, "The Lord bless you and keep you," we are invoking God's empowering presence and His protective embrace. This blessing assures us that God is with us, shielding us from harm and guiding us through life's challenges. It is a reminder that we are not alone, and that God's presence is a constant source of strength and security. [18:29]

Numbers 6:24-26 (ESV): "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace."

Reflection: Consider how you can incorporate the blessing from Numbers 6 into your daily prayers. How might this practice change your perspective on God's presence in your life?

Day 3: Transformation Through Encountering God

When God's face shines upon us, it is a transformative experience that changes us from the inside out. This is not merely a metaphor but a profound reality that occurs when we encounter God's presence. His grace, which is unmerited favor, empowers us to overcome our weaknesses and live victoriously. As we experience His presence, we are never the same, and we are equipped to face life's challenges with renewed strength and purpose. [24:09]

2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV): "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit."

Reflection: Reflect on a time when you felt transformed by God's presence. How can you seek more of these transformative encounters in your daily life?

Day 4: Experiencing Peace Beyond Understanding

The peace that Jesus gives is unlike any peace the world offers. It is a peace that sustains us through trials and tribulations, allowing us to walk through life's storms with confidence and assurance. This peace is not dependent on external circumstances but is rooted in the presence of Jesus in our lives. As we embrace His peace, we find the strength to navigate challenges with a calm and assured heart, knowing that He is with us every step of the way. [33:24]

John 14:27 (ESV): "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you need Jesus' peace? How can you actively seek His peace in this area today?

Day 5: Living in the Fullness of His Blessing

Through communion, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus and the new covenant established through His blood. This act is a powerful reminder of the life, forgiveness, and restoration that Jesus offers to each of us. We are called to live in the fullness of His blessing, grace, and peace, knowing that He is with us always. As we partake in communion, we are reminded of the depth of His love and the transformative power of His sacrifice, calling us to live in a way that reflects His grace and truth. [43:35]

Hebrews 10:19-22 (ESV): "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water."

Reflection: How does the act of communion remind you of Jesus' sacrifice and love? In what ways can you live out the fullness of His blessing in your daily life?

Sermon Summary

Summary:

Today, we explored the profound truth that Jesus is the Lord of the impossible. In our lives, we often encounter situations that seem insurmountable, but Jesus is never intimidated by the impossible. He moves in realms beyond our understanding, and His power is limitless. We shared a personal story of witnessing a miraculous intervention in a hospital, reminding us that Jesus is a God of the supernatural. This serves as a testament to His ability to intervene in our lives, even when circumstances seem dire.

We also delved into the powerful blessing from Numbers 6, where God instructed Moses to tell Aaron to bless the people. This blessing is not just words but a divine impartation that empowers and protects us. When we say, "The Lord bless you and keep you," we are invoking God's empowering presence and His protective embrace. This blessing assures us that God is with us, shielding us from harm and guiding us through life's challenges.

Furthermore, we discussed the significance of God's face shining upon us. This is not merely a metaphor but a transformative experience that changes us from the inside out. When we encounter God's presence, we are never the same. His grace, which is unmerited favor, empowers us to overcome our weaknesses and live victoriously. The peace that Jesus gives is unlike any peace the world offers. It is a peace that sustains us through trials and tribulations, allowing us to walk through life's storms with confidence and assurance.

As we concluded, we took communion, remembering the sacrifice of Jesus and the new covenant established through His blood. This act of communion is a reminder of the life, forgiveness, and restoration that Jesus offers to each of us. We are called to live in the fullness of His blessing, grace, and peace, knowing that He is with us always.

Key Takeaways

1. Jesus, the Lord of the Impossible: Jesus is never intimidated by the impossible. He moves in realms beyond our understanding, and His power is limitless. When we face situations that seem insurmountable, we can trust that Jesus is with us, ready to intervene and bring about miraculous change. [07:06]
2. The Power of Blessing: The blessing from Numbers 6 is not just words but a divine impartation that empowers and protects us. When we say, "The Lord bless you and keep you," we are invoking God's empowering presence and His protective embrace, assuring us that He is with us, shielding us from harm. [18:29]
3. Transformation Through God's Presence: When God's face shines upon us, it is a transformative experience that changes us from the inside out. Encountering God's presence leaves us never the same, as His grace empowers us to overcome our weaknesses and live victoriously. [24:09]
4. Peace Beyond Understanding: The peace that Jesus gives is unlike any peace the world offers. It sustains us through trials and tribulations, allowing us to walk through life's storms with confidence and assurance, knowing that His peace is with us. [33:24]
5. Living in the Fullness of His Blessing: Through communion, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus and the new covenant established through His blood. This act reminds us of the life, forgiveness, and restoration that Jesus offers, calling us to live in the fullness of His blessing, grace, and peace. [43:35]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[07:06] - Jesus, the Lord of the Impossible
[08:15] - A Miraculous Intervention
[10:53] - Believing for a Better Future
[12:18] - The Power of Agreement
[13:16] - The Priestly Blessing
[18:29] - The Lord's Empowering Presence
[19:36] - God's Protective Embrace
[21:36] - Eternal Security in God
[22:48] - Transformation Through God's Presence
[24:09] - The Radiance of God's Face
[25:49] - Grace and Favor
[27:30] - Overcoming Through Grace
[29:45] - Reflecting God's Countenance
[31:34] - The Gift of Peace
[33:24] - Peace Beyond Understanding
[34:40] - The Cost of Discipleship
[38:15] - Receiving the Blessing
[43:35] - Communion and Covenant
[44:56] - Closing Blessing

Sermon Clips

Hallelujah. Hallelujah. He moves in the realm of the impossible. Yes, he. So if you're facing anything, or have faced anything, about to face something that seems impossible, he's Lord over there. Yes, he is. Yes, he is. He just is. Yes. I found out something about it. Sometimes when I look at just me, I don't know y 'all this way, but when I look at impossible, I kind of get freaked out at impossible. I kind of get scared of impossible. [00:06:44] (35 seconds)

But I've never seen the Lord scared of impossible. It doesn't scare me. Not impossible. It doesn't shake him up at all. He is the Lord of impossible. How many of you know that he'll have you where you're supposed to be? Yeah, man, come on. And one of the announcements that I forgot this morning, Ms. Ashley had a baby the other day. [00:07:35] (26 seconds)

speak unto Aaron and his son saying say it like this and bless the children of Israel saying to them the Lord bless you and keep you the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace and they talking about the sons of Aaron the priest in the Old Testament and they shall put my name upon the children of Israel and I will bless them [00:14:23] (47 seconds)

we're going to just literally go through that the Lord bless you and keep you I'm empowering you we're releasing something supernatural come on when I say the Lord bless you and keep you that means you belong to him hallelujah when I say the Lord keep you that means he's got his arms wrapped around you and he ain't trying to let go of you hallelujah he ain't ever going to wander off away from you hallelujah so when I say the Lord bless you and keep you that means that I'm shielded by God hallelujah that means that I'm protected by the Lord of hosts somebody say amen [00:19:36] (42 seconds)

The Lord make his face to shine on you. Let me just tell you, if you get that far in the process of knowing God, now this is just my opinion. You know what they say about opinions, right? They're like elbows. Everybody's got a couple. Some of y 'all will use another part of the anatomy, but we're not going to go there. But opinions, you know. But it's my opinion. I'm of the persuasion that once you take that step and you get in, to that realm and you get that close to him, to where his face is shining, listen, you ain't ever going to be the same. [00:24:50] (41 seconds)

I'm not talking about whether you're going to heaven or not. I'm talking about how you're going to be on terra firma, on this earth. It's going to change your life. When his face, I'm just telling you, when his face shines upon you, man, you ain't never going to be the same again. The Lord bless you. And keep, you make his face to shine upon you. [00:25:47] (28 seconds)

peace I leave with you my peace I give to you not as the world gives I'm going to tell you something I don't want to know the world's peace I don't see any peace in the world to be honest not peace like the world calls peace the world will call something peace and it won't really be peace Jesus is going I'm giving you something that the world can't explain so no matter what kind of hell you're going through come on y 'all your circumstances your situation may or may not change y 'all but the peace that God gives you will walk through that situation [00:33:39] (34 seconds)

can suffer greatly and still have the peace of God I thank God for the men of God that kind of raised me up when I first got saved and I never will forget I don't remember who told me or how but one of the very first books I got was a book by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 'all have heard of him surely some of you have called The Cost of Discipleship and they made a movie about him recently and it's about to come out I think on video he was an amazing man of God that was a Lutheran German pastor while the Nazis were in control and wound up going to what did they call those things [00:34:22] (45 seconds)

some of y 'all have been through some stuff I know you have suffered some loss and suffered some pain suffered a lot of brokenness but I'm going to tell you the peace of God still reigns supreme in your heart yes don't camp out in the grief don't camp out in the broken don't camp out on what it used to be or what happened to you camp out on Jesus amen [00:36:37] (28 seconds)

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