Trusting God's Power in Our Impossible Situations

 

Summary

In reflecting on the profound question posed by God in Jeremiah 32:27, "Is there anything too hard for me?" we are invited to examine the depth of our faith and the extent of our trust in God's omnipotence. This question, though rhetorical, serves as a powerful reminder of God's limitless power and His ability to accomplish what seems impossible to us. Jeremiah, despite his confident declaration of God's power, is challenged by God to consider the practical application of his belief. This challenge is not just for Jeremiah but for all of us who profess faith in God. We often find it easier to believe in God's power in a general sense but struggle to apply that belief to our personal and specific circumstances.

The sermon explores the incredible works God has already accomplished, from the creation of the universe to the redemption of humanity through Jesus Christ. These acts serve as evidence of God's ability to do the impossible. The creation of the world from nothing, the destruction of the wicked in the flood, the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, and the miraculous provision for them in the wilderness are all testimonies to God's power. Yet, the greatest demonstration of His power is seen in the redemption of humanity through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This act of love and sacrifice is the ultimate proof that nothing is too hard for God.

As we consider the challenges we face, whether they are temporal or spiritual, we are encouraged to trust in God's ability to deliver and provide for us. The sermon reminds us that God can handle our hardest problems, whether they are financial, relational, or spiritual. We are called to bring our burdens to Him in faith, trusting that He can and will act on our behalf. The transformation of sinners into saints, the overcoming of personal vices, and the spread of the Gospel are all within God's power.

In conclusion, the question "Is there anything too hard for me?" is a call to deepen our faith, to trust God in every aspect of our lives, and to live out that trust in practical ways. It is a challenge to believe that with God, all things are possible and to act on that belief with confidence and courage.

Key Takeaways:

1. Faith Beyond Belief: True faith goes beyond mere belief; it requires us to apply our trust in God to our personal circumstances. We must move from acknowledging God's power in theory to trusting Him in practice, even in the smallest details of our lives. [01:52]

2. God's Proven Power: The acts of creation, destruction, and redemption demonstrate God's unmatched power. These historical events remind us that God has already accomplished the hardest conceivable tasks, affirming that nothing is too difficult for Him. [07:22]

3. Trust in God's Provision: Just as God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, He can meet our needs today. We are encouraged to trust in His provision, knowing that He can deliver us from any temporal or spiritual challenge we face. [13:17]

4. Redemption's Miracle: The greatest miracle is the redemption of humanity through Christ. This act of love and sacrifice is the ultimate proof of God's power and His ability to transform lives, offering hope to even the greatest of sinners. [14:18]

5. Living Out Faith: Our faith should be evident in our actions, influencing how we live and interact with others. We are called to live lives of love, forgiveness, and righteousness, trusting that God will work through us to accomplish His purposes. [33:39]

Youtube Chapters:

- [00:00] - Welcome
- [00:14] - Introduction to God's Challenge
- [00:33] - Jeremiah's Declaration and God's Question
- [01:52] - The Nature of True Belief
- [03:40] - God's Challenge to Our Hard Things
- [04:29] - God's Work in Creation
- [07:22] - God's Power in Destruction
- [10:08] - Deliverance of Israel
- [13:17] - God's Provision in the Wilderness
- [14:18] - The Miracle of Redemption
- [16:33] - Hard Things Yet to Be Done
- [19:11] - Trusting God in Temporal Matters
- [21:41] - Overcoming Spiritual Challenges
- [23:39] - Forgiveness and Transformation
- [29:14] - Encouragement for God's Servants
- [32:28] - Living a Life of Faith and Love

Study Guide

### Bible Study Discussion Guide

#### Bible Reading
- Jeremiah 32:27: "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?"

#### Observation Questions
1. What is the rhetorical question God asks in Jeremiah 32:27, and what does it imply about His nature?
2. How does the sermon describe Jeremiah's initial declaration of faith in God's power? [00:33]
3. What examples from the sermon illustrate God's power in creation and destruction? [04:29]
4. According to the sermon, what is the greatest demonstration of God's power? [14:18]

#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the rhetorical question in Jeremiah 32:27 challenge believers to apply their faith in personal circumstances? [01:52]
2. In what ways does the sermon suggest that God's past acts of creation and redemption should influence our trust in Him today? [07:22]
3. What does the sermon imply about the relationship between faith and action in a believer's life? [33:39]
4. How does the sermon describe the transformation that occurs through redemption, and why is it considered the ultimate proof of God's power? [14:18]

#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a personal challenge you are currently facing. How can you apply the belief that "nothing is too hard for God" to this situation? [03:23]
2. Think of a time when you doubted God's provision in your life. What steps can you take to strengthen your trust in His ability to provide? [13:17]
3. Identify a specific area in your life where you struggle to live out your faith. What practical actions can you take to demonstrate your trust in God in this area? [33:39]
4. Consider the transformation of sinners into saints as described in the sermon. How does this encourage you in your own spiritual journey or in praying for others? [26:58]
5. How can you incorporate the belief in God's limitless power into your daily prayer life, especially when praying for seemingly impossible situations? [29:14]
6. Reflect on a past experience where you witnessed God's power in your life or someone else's. How can this testimony encourage others in your small group?
7. What specific steps can you take this week to live a life of love, forgiveness, and righteousness, as encouraged by the sermon? [33:39]

Devotional

Day 1: Faith in Action
True faith is not just about acknowledging God's power but applying it to our personal lives. It challenges us to trust God in every situation, no matter how small or large. This means moving beyond theoretical belief to practical trust, allowing God's omnipotence to influence our daily decisions and actions. When we face difficulties, we should remember that God's power is not limited to grand historical events but is available to us in our everyday struggles. [01:52]

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV)

Reflection: Identify a specific area in your life where you struggle to trust God. What practical steps can you take today to apply your faith in this situation?


Day 2: Witnessing God's Power
The acts of creation, destruction, and redemption are profound demonstrations of God's unmatched power. These events remind us that God has already accomplished the hardest conceivable tasks, affirming that nothing is too difficult for Him. By reflecting on these historical acts, we can strengthen our faith and trust in God's ability to handle our present challenges. [07:22]

"Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you." (Jeremiah 32:17, ESV)

Reflection: Think of a situation in your life that seems impossible. How can remembering God's past works help you trust Him with this situation today?


Day 3: Trusting in God's Provision
Just as God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, He can meet our needs today. We are encouraged to trust in His provision, knowing that He can deliver us from any temporal or spiritual challenge we face. This trust requires us to bring our burdens to Him in faith, believing that He will act on our behalf. [13:17]

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19, ESV)

Reflection: What is one need you have today that you can bring to God in prayer, trusting in His provision?


Day 4: The Miracle of Redemption
The greatest miracle is the redemption of humanity through Christ. This act of love and sacrifice is the ultimate proof of God's power and His ability to transform lives, offering hope to even the greatest of sinners. It reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace and that transformation is possible for all who believe. [14:18]

"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." (Ephesians 1:7, ESV)

Reflection: Reflect on your own journey of redemption. How can you share the hope of transformation with someone who feels beyond God's reach?


Day 5: Living Out Faith
Our faith should be evident in our actions, influencing how we live and interact with others. We are called to live lives of love, forgiveness, and righteousness, trusting that God will work through us to accomplish His purposes. This means allowing our faith to shape our relationships and decisions, demonstrating God's love in practical ways. [33:39]

"So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." (James 2:17, ESV)

Reflection: Consider one relationship in your life. How can you demonstrate your faith through love and forgiveness in this relationship today?

Quotes



A truth may be sincerely believed by us and yet it may do us good to have it put in the form of a question as I read the chapter I called your attention to Jeremiah's confident declaration to God there is nothing too hard for thee yet in our text which is only a few verses further on in the chapter the Lord says to this same Prophet is there anything too hard for me. [00:00:19]

We do not always thoroughly believe even all that we do truly believe we may believe it so as to have no doubt upon it but but not so to believe it as to be prepared to put it into practice Jeremiah might say to the Lord there is nothing too hard for thee and he might be confident of the truth of his words yet there might be in the background so much of mistrust possibly imperceptible to himself. [00:00:50]

Some of you think you could believe concerning the conversion of a Nation but do you never have doubts concerning the conversion of a perverse child you believe in the peacefulness that is to Reign during the Millennium but have you never had a a doubt about the Peace of your own domestic Circle you could trust God you say in a storm at sea but can you trust him about that bad debt on your books. [00:02:44]

Let us begin at the beginning with God's work of creation as Jeremiah does In This Very chapter and we shall then say with him that Jehovah made the Heaven and the Earth there was a time when there was nothing that had been created and God dwelt Alone there was no raw material out of which to construct the universe yet when it pleased him to do so everything was formed and fashioned by God out of nothing. [00:04:25]

Think how he led his people through the Wilderness and fed them for 40 years though all that time they never stirred a plow in the furrow or gathered fruit from fig tree or from Olive a pathless desert was the highway of the millions who were his people Heaven dropped with daily manner for them and the smitten Rock yielded a perennial stream to quench their thirst. [00:12:36]

This is such a miracle that all the other Miracles I ever heard of seem commonplace Affairs compared with this Wonder of Wonders that God should take upon himself the nature of man and then more marvelous still take upon himself the sin of his people and bear the awful load of their transgression and all the burden of their punishment and endure it even to the last Pang. [00:14:35]

I cannot adequately tell you the story of all these Marvels the very angels in heaven have been set a Wandering ever since that day and they have been continually telling to one another over and over again the story of the god that loved and died and by his Love and Death and living again defeated Satan conquered death and led captivity captive for all his people. [00:15:33]

I have a trouble which causes me more anxiety than the things you have just mentioned I know that God can provide for me in temporal matters but I have a very hard fight of it spiritually I am tempted first in one way and then in another till I sometimes fear that I shall not be able to hold out Satan appears to know just where I am weakest. [00:19:58]

There is nothing in your spiritual case that is too hard for the Lord so bring it before him in faith and prayer this very hour I fancy that I can hear someone else saying but I am not God's child oh how I wish that I could be alas I am a great sinner what has been your sin my friend I do not not want you to tell me. [00:22:06]

There is no sin which thou has committed which the blood of Christ cannot wash out if thou believest in him though thou W even red with murder and black with blasphemy and covered from head to foot with the filthiness of lust yet on thy believing in Jesus thou wil be made there and then as white as snow free pardon for every kind of sin is proclaimed to Every Soul that will believe in Jesus. [00:23:05]

God's grace can do marvelous things it can change Lions into Lambs Ravens into doves and sinners into Saints in fact the proof of Christianity is the moral change which it is continually working in the minds and lives of men and women above all other Miracles stands this one the Miracle by which the dishonest are made just the impure are made clean and the disobedient are brought to The Obedience of Faith. [00:26:11]

I want that we as a people should be true to the very core to our blessed God and to that end as there is nothing that is too hard for him do let us trust him all of us whatever our trials or our difficulties may be let us have no sham Faith No pretended confidence but real trust in a real God then next I want that we should act as if we trusted God. [00:32:49]

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