We were reading in the gospel of Luke, chapter 18, and a simple comment by the pastor astounded me. He pointed out verse 27:
But He said, "The things impossible with men are possible with God."
So often has this previously taught to me as admonishment, that when I think I cannot do something, I should remember that with Christ on my side I can accomplish anything.
Yet...the pastor pointed us back to the context, the parable of the rich young ruler, especially the three verses just above:
And Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
And they who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?"
Verse 27 is not about what I can do, but what Christ does for me: save me! Again, it is not about me doing, but Christ!
Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!
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