Embracing The Impossible: When Faith Meets God’s Power

Standing in the heart of Amsterdam, on the historic Dam Square, one cannot help but notice the many voices competing for attention. On one side, people demonstrate for justice. On another side, others fight for freedom. Nearby, believers proclaim the Gospel and call society back to compassion, truth, and hope.

Everywhere we look, people are searching for answers.

Yet in the midst of all these voices, God continues to ask one simple question:

“Will you believe Me for the impossible?”

The Impossible Has Always Been God’s Specialty

Throughout Scripture, God consistently accomplished what seemed impossible to human understanding.

Abraham and Sarah were too old to have children, yet Isaac was born.

Moses stood before an impossible sea, yet God opened a pathway through the waters.

Joshua faced walls that could not be conquered, yet Jericho fell.

David faced a giant no one dared challenge, yet Goliath was defeated.

The disciples stood before a hungry multitude with only a few loaves and fish, yet thousands were fed.

The greatest impossibility of all was a crucified Savior rising from the grave, conquering death forever.

The Bible reminds us:

“With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
— Matthew 19:26

The impossible is not an obstacle to God.

The impossible is often the starting point for God’s greatest miracles.

Faith Comes Before the Miracle

One of the greatest questions believers face is:

How can we believe that something impossible can become possible?

The answer is simple but profound:

Faith comes first.

Faith does not begin when we see the answer.

Faith begins when we trust God before the answer arrives.

Faith says:

“I don’t see the way yet, but I trust the One who makes a way.”

Faith says:

“I don’t understand the process, but I know the character of my God.”

Faith says:

“The situation may be impossible for me, but it is not impossible for Him.”

Hebrews 11:1 declares:

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

God often asks us to believe before we understand.

The Greatest Impossible Commandment

Perhaps the most impossible thing Jesus ever asked His followers to do was not to move mountains.

It was to love.

Jesus said:

“Love one another as I have loved you.”
— John 13:34

Love your neighbor.

Love your enemy.

Forgive those who hurt you.

Bless those who curse you.

Pray for those who oppose you.

For many people, this feels impossible.

Human nature prefers revenge over reconciliation.

Pride prefers being right over being loving.

Our flesh wants division instead of unity.

Yet Jesus calls us to a higher way.

A supernatural way.

A Kingdom way.

Not By Might, Not By Power

The good news is that God never asks us to do the impossible in our own strength.

The prophet Zechariah declares:

“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord Almighty.”
— Zechariah 4:6

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to accomplish what human effort never can.

When we surrender our pride, God gives us humility.

When we surrender our bitterness, God gives us forgiveness.

When we surrender our fear, God gives us courage.

When we surrender our limitations, God releases His possibilities.

The Holy Spirit enables ordinary people to live extraordinary lives.

Learning from History

The Netherlands itself is a testimony to embracing the impossible.

For centuries, people looked at the sea and saw danger.

Yet generations believed they could reclaim land, build dikes, and control the waters.

Through faith, perseverance, and vision, they transformed what seemed impossible into reality.

But every human achievement ultimately points to a greater truth:

Our greatest need is not dominion over water.

Our greatest need is reconciliation with God.

Our nations need God.

Our cities need God.

Our families need God.

Our churches need God.

And this generation needs a fresh encounter with the Holy Spirit.

A Season to Return to the Father

Across the world we see division, conflict, uncertainty, and fear.

Many hearts are searching for meaning.

Many people feel overwhelmed by circumstances that seem impossible.

Yet perhaps this moment is not merely a crisis.

Perhaps it is an invitation.

An invitation to return to the Father.

An invitation to trust Him again.

An invitation to believe Him again.

An invitation to pray again.

An invitation to embrace the impossible.

What Is Your Impossible?

Perhaps your impossible is a broken marriage.

Perhaps it is a rebellious child.

Perhaps it is sickness.

Perhaps it is financial hardship.

Perhaps it is ministry challenges.

Perhaps it is a city that seems unreachable.

Perhaps it is a nation that appears to be moving away from God.

Whatever your impossible may be, God is greater.

Do not allow circumstances to define your future.

Allow God’s promises to define your expectation.

Embrace the Impossible

Today, God is calling His people to believe again.

Believe for revival.

Believe for healing.

Believe for restoration.

Believe for salvation.

Believe for unity.

Believe for transformation.

Believe that what appears impossible today can become tomorrow’s testimony.

Through the blood of Jesus Christ.

Through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Through the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father.

The impossible can become possible.

Therefore, do not give up.

Do not stop praying.

Do not stop believing.

Do not stop loving.

Do not stop hoping.

Embrace the impossible.

And watch God do what only God can do.

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.”
— Ephesians 3:20

May God bless your family, your church, your city, and your nation.

And may we all learn to embrace the impossible.

John & Shakila Olsen