Have you ever felt like God was asking you to do something that seemed absolutely impossible? Maybe it’s forgiving someone who shattered your trust, stepping into a calling that feels far beyond your qualifications, or walking away from a comfort zone that’s quietly holding you back. In those moments, the first thought that often rises is: “How in the world am I supposed to do this?”
If you’ve ever asked that question, you’re not alone. Every great move of God begins at the intersection of our weakness and His strength. The good news? When God calls you, He doesn’t just hand you an impossible assignment and then leave you alone. He equips you with the strength, grace, and power to walk it out.
Philippians 2:13 reminds us: “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” Notice that—God gives both the desire and the power. He doesn’t just spark the dream in your heart; He supplies the ability to see it through. That’s the assurance of His presence.
Shifting From “I Can’t” to “God Can”
It’s so easy to live under the heavy label of “I can’t.”
- I can’t forgive.
- I can’t break this habit.
- I can’t take that leap of faith.
- I can’t step into that calling.
Those phrases are like chains that keep us bound in fear. Every time we repeat them, we magnify our weakness and minimize God’s power. But Scripture offers a different declaration. Philippians 4:13 boldly declares: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Think about that. Not some things, not the easy things—but all things.
It’s like a flashlight. Without batteries, it doesn’t matter how many times you flip the switch—it will never shine. The power is there, waiting, but it must be activated. The same is true in your walk of faith. God has placed His Spirit within you, but obedience is the switch. When you step out in faith, His light shines through you.
Faith in Action: Biblical Examples of Obedience
The Bible is filled with ordinary men and women who faced impossible assignments but chose to trust God:
- Noah was asked to build an ark in a world that had never seen rain. For decades, he endured ridicule and misunderstanding. Yet Hebrews 11:7 says, “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, prepared an ark to the saving of his house.” His obedience preserved humanity.
- David didn’t cower when Goliath roared. Scripture says in 1 Samuel 17:48 that he ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. He didn’t wait for courage to magically appear—he acted in faith, and God supplied the victory.
- Felix, the Roman governor in Acts 24, is a warning. When Paul shared the truth with him, Felix responded, “When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” But convenience never came. His delayed obedience became disobedience. God’s timing is always now.
These stories remind us: obedience may not always make sense, but it always positions us for God’s best.
Obedience Beyond Logic
Here’s the truth—obedience rarely feels logical.
- Forgiving someone who deeply wounded you? That doesn’t make sense.
- Stepping out of a secure job to follow God’s call? That doesn’t make sense.
- Saying yes to a dream when you don’t have the resources? That doesn’t make sense.
But God isn’t asking you to rely on logic—He’s asking you to rely on Him.
Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” That means your very weakness—the thing that makes you feel unqualified—is the exact place God wants to show His strength. What feels impossible in your flesh becomes completely possible through His Spirit.
Modern-Day Examples of Impossible Made Possible
- J.K. Rowling, before Harry Potter became a global phenomenon, was a single mom living on welfare. She was rejected by more than a dozen publishers before someone finally said yes. What seemed impossible became a story that impacted millions. If persistence in the natural can bring breakthrough, imagine what God’s Spirit can do when He’s the One calling you forward.
- Corrie ten Boom, who survived a Nazi concentration camp, later traveled the world preaching forgiveness. She even forgave a guard from the camp who tormented her sister. In her own words: “Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.” What seemed impossible—she did through Christ.
- Your story is still being written. Maybe you’ve survived heartbreak, addiction, or betrayal. Maybe you’ve walked through loss or disappointment. The very fact that you’re still here is proof that God isn’t done with you. If He’s asking you to take the next step, it’s because He’s already prepared the way.
A Call to Action
So, let me ask: what’s your “ark”? What “giant” are you staring down today?
- Maybe your ark is rebuilding trust after betrayal.
- Maybe your giant is fear, addiction, or self-doubt.
- Maybe your step of obedience is saying yes to a dream that scares you.
Whatever it is, you don’t have to figure it all out. God isn’t asking you to have the whole blueprint—He’s asking you to take the first step. That’s when His grace, His strength, and His favor meet you. And before you know it, what once felt impossible will become your testimony of God’s faithfulness.
Prayer:
Father, thank You that You never call me without equipping me. Thank You for planting both the desire and the power to obey deep within me. Today, I silence the lies of “I can’t” and choose to declare, “With Christ, I can.”
Give me the courage to take that first step of obedience, even when it feels impossible. Remind me that my weakness is the very place where Your strength shines brightest. Let my life become a testimony that nothing is impossible with You.
I trust You with the impossible, and I step forward in faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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