Promises, Promises

Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?

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I’m reading Genesis right now and a very important event occurred in chapter 18. Every Biblical account is significant, but this one stopped me in my study. I have read the account of Abraham and Sarah many times over the years with much enjoyment, and many questions. Apparently I have short term memory as I seem to forget just how awesome God is. I was reminded of it today.

Sarah is eighty-nine years old, well beyond child bearing age. She has accepted the fact that she will never have a baby, or so she thought. The Lord appeared to Abraham and told him that at the same time next year He will return to them and Sarah will have a son. Sarah overheard this conversation between her husband and the Lord.

So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, “After I am worn out and my lord is old, will I now have this pleasure?”

Then the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really have a child, now that I am old?’ Genesis 18:12-13, NIV

Sarah is caught in her disbelief. Of course it seemed absurd for an elderly woman to conceive a baby. But the Lord confronts Abraham.

Is anything too hard for the LORD? I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.”

Sarah was afraid, so she lied and said, “I did not laugh.” But he said, “Yes, you did laugh.” Genesis 18:14-15, NIV

I love this interaction. It’s so personal, and authentic. The Lord called Sarah out on lying, to her face. Yikes! I think you know the rest of the story, if not please read Genesis. Guess what? Sarah conceives and gives birth to Isaac a year after this meeting, like the Lord said she would. Once again, God kept His promise.

Is there anything that God cannot do? Is there anything too difficult for Him? No. He is the Almighty. The one true God. The maker of heaven and earth. The Lord is omnipotent. There is nothing too hard for the Lord. Nothing!

As you wait on that promise God gave you to be fulfilled, be encouraged. Keep trusting Him, keep believing, keep obeying, and keep asking. Whatever may look impossible, and too hard in your life, is not too hard for God to take care of.

There is nothing too hard for the Lord.

Love you all,

Meghan

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13 thoughts on “Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?”

  2. I needed this today! Thank you, my friend, for reminding me that nothing is too hard or too big for God. Also thanks for saying, “keep asking.” I know it’s true, Jesus tells us to ask and that we don’t have because we don’t ask, but I forget, or I start believing the lie that it’s too much or I don’t deserve. Like I said, your blog is timely. Thanks❤️

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  3. Amen. What a wonderful reminder you share today. We can get so bogged down by things but may we remember that nothing is too hard for Him. May that fuel hope in our hearts. Thank you for sharing this Meghan. God bless you.

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  5. Meghan, this was exactly the reminder I need right now. And don’t feel bad. We all forget God’s power and that there is nothing too hard for Him to do. Sometimes we just allow the walls of the world and life block our vision. Thank you, my dear friend.

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  7. Your reflection on Sarah’s story in Genesis is powerful. It’s a reminder of God’s faithfulness and His ability to fulfill His promises, no matter how impossible they may seem to us. It’s encouraging to see how He works in the lives of His people, even when they struggle with doubt. Thank you for sharing this inspiring message!

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