Nothing Too Hard for You
Even when the clouds gather, His promises hold. Nothing is too hard for Him.
📚 Devotional Credit:
Day by Day by Grace by Bob Hoekstra
📷 Photo Credit:
Image by Unsplash
We often dwell on God’s promises, holding tightly to the truth that He has spoken goodness over our lives. But the power of a promise is only as strong as the ability of the One who makes it. That’s why today’s devotional points us not only to what God has promised—but to who He is. He is the Creator of heaven and earth, the One who spoke galaxies into existence with nothing more than His word. So when He says something, it isn’t just a hopeful wish—it’s a divine certainty.
Jeremiah, facing immense national turmoil, didn’t simply look for comfort in vague optimism. He anchored himself in the reality of God’s greatness: “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth… there is nothing too hard for You.” When the promises of God feel distant, we’re invited to recalibrate—not by looking harder at the problem, but by lifting our eyes to the Promise-Maker Himself.
God not only made the heavens; He rules over every detail of the world. He is the God of all flesh, the One who directs the counsel of nations and sees every heart. So when He asks, “Is there anything too hard for Me?” He’s not asking for our opinion—He’s inviting our surrender. To stand in awe. To lay down our calculations and embrace His sufficiency.
In the end, today’s message is simple but staggering: the power behind every promise of God is the Person of God Himself. And when He speaks, the heavens still respond. Our hearts can too.
📓 Personalized Journal Entry – Voice of the Holy Spirit:
My beloved, I formed you before you could understand My promises. I shaped the stars, stretched out the sky, and called the oceans into place with a whisper. If I can hold galaxies in My hand, do you think your present trial is too heavy for Me to carry?
The promises I have made to you are not fragile. They do not bend beneath the weight of time or tremble at the resistance of the world. I am not merely able to keep them—I delight in fulfilling every word that proceeds from My mouth. My faithfulness is not partial. My ability does not waver. I am the Lord, the God of all flesh—there is truly nothing too hard for Me.
Trust Me not only when My hand is visible, but also when My timing seems delayed. I am never late. I am never powerless. When your eyes are on the storm, you may forget My strength—but I remain unchanged. I am the Creator, and I am also your Father. I do not forget My children. I do not drop what I have promised.
Come rest in the certainty of My ability, the sureness of My heart, and the finality of My Word. Let My promises steady your pace, and let My presence anchor your soul.
Scripture References:
Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Genesis 1:1–7; Psalm 33:6–11; Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 46:10–11; Romans 4:20–21; Hebrews 10:23; Ephesians 3:20; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Isaiah 55:11
🔍 Real-Life Analogy:
It’s like a sturdy umbrella during a sudden downpour. You may not have seen the rain coming, but when it hits, that umbrella—strong, reliable, and already in your hand—keeps you from getting soaked. You trust it because it’s built to handle exactly what’s falling.
In the same way, God's promises are not flimsy hopes. They are designed for the storms. The question isn’t whether He can keep them—it’s whether we’re willing to stand under them, rest in them, and walk forward believing He is already doing what He said. Today, when a concern tries to cloud your thoughts or a circumstance presses on your peace, pause and say with assurance: “Lord, I trust You. This is not too hard for You. Live through me in this moment as the One who is fully able.” Whether you're facing a diagnosis, a delay, a decision, or a disappointment—He remains able.
🙏 Prayer of Confidence:
Father, I rest today in who You are—the Creator, the Sustainer, the Promise-Keeper. I thank You that there is nothing too hard for You, and nothing too small for You to care about. You’ve already spoken promises over me, and I thank You that every one of them finds its Yes in Christ. I trust in Your power, rejoice in Your timing, and yield this moment to Your ability. I will not look at the size of the challenge, but at the vastness of the One who spoke light into being. You are enough. And in You, so am I.