When life feels impossible, remember that with God nothing is beyond reach. When you are pressed to the wall, don’t give up!
In Genesis 32, we see Jacob struggling with having to go meet his estranged brother. Frankly, Jacob made the problems with his brother Esau. Unfortunately, some of the problems we face, are a result of our choices as well. Don’t fear—God can still do the impossible when we have done wrong.
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Back to Jacob, he had to go back into the Promised Land and face Esau. One night, an angel met with Jacob and wrestled with him all night long. Jacob said the angel, unless you bless me I won’t let you go. That was an aggressive faith move, but God likes aggressiveness. God blessed Jacob, who faced Esau without a problem, and God prospered Jacob.
In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells a story about always praying and never giving up. The story is about a widow who went before a judge who didn’t fear God or care about people. The judge ignored her, but she kept going back. She didn’t give up. Finally the judge rendered a decision in favor of the widow because she wore him out with her constant requests.
Jesus says we need to pray like that widow because it’s not over until you win. If you give up, you’ll never win, but it you hold on in prayer there will come a day when you’ll win. God can take whatever impossible situation you’re in, and He will make it possible. God’s Word says you’re always triumphant in Christ—now a half or a third of the time—but always triumphant. Never give up!
Jesus further teaches about persistence in Luke 11:5-8. The story is about a man who goes to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow bread. The friend responds saying to not bother him because the door’s locked and the family is in bed. The man kept knocking until he got his bread. Jesus says the lesson is that if you are persistent, you will prevail.
We tend to look at all the inconveniences, circumstances, and challenges, when we should simply look to God and not give up. Your problem could be God’s opportunity to give you a miracle. In Matthew 7:7, Jesus tells us exactly how to move from the impossible to the miraculous: “keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”
Ask, seek, and keep believing. Seeking is like warfare. Perhaps you may also need to fast or pray more intensely, and pray longer. Maybe you’ve asked and you’ve seeked, but nothing is happening. Don’t give up because the next step is to knock. Knock and keep knocking. Be persistent. God has given you the power to win.
With God by your side, the impossible can be possible. Every time we speak God’s Word, we choose life—which makes the impossible, possible.
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Marilyn Hickey founded Marilyn Hickey Ministries more than 45 years ago with God’s vision to cover the earth with the Word. Marilyn co-hosts a daily television program, “Today with Marilyn & Sarah,” reaching a potential viewing audience of over 2 billion households worldwide. Marilyn communicates deep biblical truths in a way that is understandable and practical for everyday life.
Sarah Bowling is on a mission to connect every one with the heart of God while loving those who are overlooked, excluded, and ignored. Led by Holy Spirit and anchored in the Word, Sarah seeks to inspire all to know the unconditional and transformational love of God in our daily lives. A Bible teacher, author, international speaker, and a global humanitarian, Sarah also co-hosts a daily television program, “Today with Marilyn & Sarah.”
Isabell Bowling’s passion is to help people have a transformative experience with the power of God. She brings a fresh anointing of the presence and fire of God wherever she goes. Her faith and ministry was shaped by observation and prayer, watching the Lord work in and through her grandmother, Marilyn Hickey, and her mom, Sarah Bowling. After graduating from Oral Roberts University in 2023, Isabell joined the Marilyn & Sarah Ministries team where she stepped into a powerful teaching ministry with her family.
