Day 295 - What is Possible with God (Luke 18, Mark 10, Matthew 19) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Luke 18:9-14, Mark 10:1-12, Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17, Mark 10:17-31, Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Possible

In today’s readings, we encounter profound lessons in humility, surrender, and what is truly possible with God. Jesus teaches through parables, interactions with people, and thought-provoking questions, revealing the need for hearts devoted to God.

In Luke 18:9-14, Jesus tells the parable of a Pharisee and a tax collector praying in the temple. The Pharisee boasts of his righteousness, while the tax collector humbly asks for God's mercy. Jesus teaches that the one who humbles himself is exalted, reminding us that God seeks genuine hearts over appearances.

In Mark 10:1-12 and Matthew 19:1-12, Jesus addresses the topic of divorce when the Pharisees try to trap Him. He emphasizes God’s original design for marriage as a lifelong covenant, established at creation. Though the Pharisees focus on legal loopholes, Jesus points to the heart of the matter: God desires love and faithfulness in marriage.

In Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15, and Luke 18:15-17, Jesus welcomes children, saying, "Let the children come to me." His words emphasize the need for childlike faith to enter God’s Kingdom. No one is too small or unimportant to be embraced by God.

Lastly, in Mark 10:17-31, Matthew 19:16-30, and Luke 18:18-30, a rich young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. When Jesus tells him to sell everything and follow Him, the man leaves sorrowfully, unable to part with his wealth. Jesus teaches that it’s difficult for the rich to enter the Kingdom but assures us that with God, all things are possible.

Sometimes, life presents us with challenges that seem too hard to overcome. But today’s readings remind us that with God, all things are possible.

- **A Fresh Start is Possible:**We see two men—one who thinks he’s righteous and another who knows he is not. Jesus shows that God is always ready to offer mercy when we come to Him with humility. No matter how far we feel we’ve strayed, a fresh start with God is always possible.

- **A Strong Marriage is Possible:**Relationships will face trials, but Jesus reminds us that God’s design is for lasting love. A strong marriage becomes possible when both partners humble themselves, seek God first, and love one another with tender hearts. True love endures when we put God above ourselves.

- **Wholehearted Service to God is Possible:**The rich young ruler struggled to follow Jesus fully because his heart was tied to his wealth. Jesus teaches that while giving our all may seem impossible, nothing is too hard for God. It’s not about what we give up—it’s about what we gain when we surrender fully to Him.

Every impossible moment is an invitation to deeper humility and surrender, allowing God to work through us.

There are moments in life when we face what seems like impossible situations. But when we remember that with God, all things are possible, we shift our perspective. Even when earthly wisdom fails, God’s wisdom prevails.

What situation in your life feels impossible right now? Call up your belief, lean into God’s promises, and trust Him to make the impossible, possible. It’s not about our strength—it’s about God’s power at work in us.

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