There Are No Dead Ends

Some time ago, my friend Hunter preached on the passage in Luke about John the Baptizer’s father Zechariah. Zechariah was an old man when the angel Gabriel announced to him that he would have a son. His wife Elizabeth had been barren all her life and she was old too. Zechariah seemed to have his doubts, and Gabriel struck him mute for his disbelief.

Hunter reminded us, “Never doubt the power of God.” Never doubt the power of God, for, with God, all things are possible! This does not mean that God is going to answer our prayers exactly when and how we’d like. No. But it does mean that with God, there are no dead ends.

Some of you may be struggling with financial burdens or family problems. Others of you are coping with health issues or broken relationships. It can be easy to fall into despair. But, I pray today for you for an extra measure of hope. May you not doubt the power of God, and may you remember that with him there are no dead ends.

Let us pray: God of New Beginnings, we claim the promise that with you all things are possible. We lift up to you now the concerns of our hearts. We ask you to give us the strength and courage we need to get through the day. Breath new hope and peace into our lives, and help us to trust.

We pray today especially for people who feel they are in hopeless situations. Fill them with your grace, and grant them eyes to see your light that is breaking in – even now. Amen.