We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
I used to have a professor in seminary that always loved to tell us if God could take one of the worst forms of torture the world has ever known (crucifixion) and turn it into an occasion for bringing about the greatest good the world has ever seen (resurrection) in just a matter of three days, then what can God do with our daily challenges? Of course, this never means that God causes these bad things to happen, but it means that in the midst of the valleys of life, when we are faced with the impossible, we believe in a God who can still bring about good.
Ultimately, that’s where our hope lies as Christians. We believe in a God who can conquer death with life. We believe in a God who can conquer hate with love. We believe in a God of hope who is full of goodness and wants nothing but the best for us.
It can be tempting to put our faith in things that we can see and measure in this world. I know I am often guilty of trying to solve problems by logic, determination, and my own abilities. When times get difficult, my pride can lead me to place my faith in myself before I place my faith in God. Time and time again this leads to disappointment, because I am only capable of the possible.
However, when we choose to place our faith in the God of resurrection and hope, we find that new possibilities are created where there were none before. Seas are parted, dry bones can live again, and stones are rolled away. Are you in need of hope? Strength? Peace? Turn to the One who makes the impossible, possible.
Rev. Josh Attaway, Edmond Campus Pastor
