Impossible?

“For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37(NLT)

Last fall God told me it was time that we got aggressive about paying off debt.  We don’t have a lot of debt (a van payment, my student loans, and our home), but the debt we do have is getting in the way of living the life of generosity that we truly desire.  To be honest, at first I didn’t know how it was possible to “get aggressive.”  We are a family of four, living on a pastor’s salary.  There’s not a lot of margin, and there’s not a lot of waste.  But in the midst of my doubt, God whispered, “obey, and I will take care of the rest.”

So we began tackling the smallest debt, our van.  Month after month God was faithful.  As I sat down to determine how much of an extra payment we could make, it always far exceeded my expectations.  Although we made adjustments in our budget, cut spending, and made living frugally a mindset, the actions we took couldn’t possibly account for the extra funds in our account.  It was only by God’s faithful provision that we were able to make the extra payments that we were.  And I am happy to announce that we paid off the van this morning.

“Obey, and I will take care of the rest.”

Our God is so faithful.  He is true to His word.  He honors obedience.  When we step out in faith, choosing to obey His commands, we get a front-row seat to witness His glory.

What is God asking you to do that seems impossible?  Obey, and He will take care of the rest.

Heavenly Father, thank you that in a world that is ever-changing, that you are faithful.  That I can trust in you, knowing that every word you have ever spoken is truth.  Lord, may I have enough faith to obey your commands, even when it seems impossible.  I love you Lord.