Through the Bible
What's Possible with God
"For nothing will be impossible with God."
- Luke 1:37
When the angel Gabriel spoke these words to Mary, he was confirming the miraculous nature of her coming pregnancy–she, a virgin, would bear the Son of God. But this statement reaches far beyond that one moment. It is a timeless truth: God's power is unlimited, His promises unbreakable, and His purposes unstoppable.
Throughout the Bible, God's people have seen Him do what seemed impossible. Abraham and Sarah were far past the age of having children, yet Isaac was born in fulfillment of God's promise (Genesis 21:1-3). The Israelites faced an uncrossable Red Sea and an approaching Egyptian army, but God opened a path through the waters (Exodus 14:21-22). Young David defeated the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone–not because of his strength, but because "the battle is the Lord's" (I Samuel 17:47).
In the New Testament, Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed thousands (Mark 6:41-44), walked on water (Matthew 14:25-27), healed the blind (John 9:6-7), and raised the dead (John 11:43-44). Each miracle revealed God's ability to do what no human could accomplish. And the greatest "impossible" work of all–raising Jesus from the dead–secured eternal life for all who believe (Acts 2:24).
For the Christian, "nothing will be impossible with God" is not just a statement of divine power–it's a call to faith. It means:
- God can change lives – The hardest heart can be softened by His grace.
- God can provide – Needs are met in ways we could never foresee.
- God can guide – When we see no clear path, He opens doors and directs steps.
- God can save – No one is beyond the reach of His mercy.
Real Truth for Living
Life will always present us with situations that feel impossible–broken relationships, financial hardships, health crises, or overwhelming fears. But Christians can count on this:
- God's power is not limited by circumstances.
- God's promises are certain, even when unseen.
- God's purposes will be fulfilled in His time.
Faith does not make life easy, but it makes the impossible possible–because with God, there are no closed doors He cannot open.
- What examples in your own life remind you that nothing is impossible with God?
- How do the biblical stories of Abraham, Moses, and David encourage your faith today?
- In what area of your life do you need to trust God's power and promises right now?
- Scripture quotations taken from the New American Standard Bible (NASB1995).
- AI-assisted discussion on Luke 1:37 and its application to Christian living.
- The New Bible Commentary, 21st Century Edition.
- Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible.
- The Expositor's Bible Commentary.