Introduction

Beloved, I am honored to stand before you today, filled with the joy and anticipation that is stirred up within us as we gather to experience the richness of God's Word. It is a privilege, a blessing, to be able to share in this time of worship and fellowship together, as we seek to deepen our understanding of the profound truths that are contained within the Holy Scriptures.

We are about to step into the pages of the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 10:27, a verse that is often quoted but perhaps not fully grasped in its entirety. It is a verse that speaks to the limitless power of God, the boundless possibilities that lie within His will, and the unfailing fulfillment of His promises. It is a verse that challenges our human understanding and invites us to see beyond our natural limitations.

In Mark 10:27, Jesus tells His disciples, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." In this simple, yet profound statement, Jesus invites us to perceive the power of God, to ponder on His possibilities, and to trust in the fulfillment of His promises.

Perceiving the Power of God

The power of God is not something that can be easily measured or quantified. It is not like the power of a king or a president, which can be seen in the number of soldiers at their command or the size of the country they rule. God's power is of a different order entirely. It is the power that created the universe, that set the stars in their courses and the planets in their orbits. This power is s a personal power, the power of a God who knows us intimately and loves us deeply. It is a power that is at work in our lives, shaping us into the people we were created to be.

The first aspect of this power that we need to understand is its creative nature. In the beginning, God spoke and the world came into being. He said, "Let there be light," and there was light. He commanded the earth to bring forth plants and animals, and it did. He fashioned human beings in His own image, breathing into them the breath of life. This creative power is still at work today, bringing new life where there was none, creating beauty out of chaos, and making all things new.

The second aspect of God's power is its redemptive nature. When humanity fell into sin and death, God did not abandon us to our fate. Instead, He set in motion a plan to redeem us, to bring us back into relationship with Him. This plan was fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who took on our sin and our death, and in exchange gave us His righteousness and His life. This redemptive power is still at work today, drawing us out of our sin and into a life of grace and freedom.

The third aspect of God's power is its transformative nature. When we encounter the power of God, we are not left unchanged. We are transformed, from the inside out. Our old self, with its sinful desires and destructive habits, is put to death, and a new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness, is born. This transformative power is still at work today, changing us into the likeness of Christ, one day at a time.

Finally is its sustaining nature. Life is full of challenges and difficulties, and at times it can feel like we are being overwhelmed. But God's power is not just for the big moments of creation, redemption, and transformation. It is also for the everyday moments of life, when we need strength to keep going, hope to keep believing, and love to keep loving. This sustaining power is still at work today, holding us up when we are weak, carrying us when we are weary, and comforting us when we are sorrowful.

Pondering on God's Possibilities

As we continue to immerse ourselves in the truth of Mark 10:27, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a vast expanse of divine possibilities ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO