“Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things [are] possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 NKJV”
When Jesus was crucified and laid in the tomb, His friends and family were devastated. It looked like His ministry was over. Jesus spoke to His disciples of the very events that would take place. However, His disciples didn’t “hear” Him. His friends and family couldn’t see His death in its proper context. They only saw an ending. They had no vision for a new beginning.
How often are we guilty of that very same thing?
We often face situations in life that appear dead. Joy may be gone. There may be no light shining on a particular situation. Even though God has spoken a dream into you, you can’t see any imaginable way it can come to pass.
Abraham and Sara didn’t see how they were ever going to physically produce a child in their advanced age. They didn’t see it but, they believed.
Noah couldn’t imagine just exactly what a flood was but he obeyed and built that ark anyway.
Joseph was sold into slavery and later thrown into prison. He couldn’t from his lowest point imagine his brothers bowing down to him. Yet, Joseph held fast to his faith and his dream become reality.
There are so many more examples in God’s Word of dead situations that looked hopeless but God wasn’t done. God had a plan. God has plans for us as well!
The above photograph is of an Oak Leaf Hydrangea. I planted it years ago in remembrance of my father. It has grown beautifully over the years but now it is crisp, dry and lifeless. Or is it?
If you merely glanced over this plant you wouldn’t see the small buds of life breaking forth. I think one of the reasons I actually favor this plant is because it is resurrected year after year. In fact the more “dead” branches on the tree, the greater the potential for blooms.
Now if God will do that for a plant, how much more will He do for us!
Believe that God cares for YOU! Believe that your life does matter! Don’t give in to fear over faith!
Resurrection is available for us!
Dare to believe because…He’s… NOT… dead!
B Is for Blessed! 
Hi Lilka! We have a plant much like the one you write about. At first, it looked as if it was dead and gone. But my wife insisted we keep it in the garden. This past year, it “greened up” and produced two beautiful blossoms! One never knows if or when that resurrection may occur…
Steve
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So true, often when we least expect it 😊
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That is so very true with both plants and the good Lord as well 🙂
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