Thurs., 1/17/19 Devotion (Gen. 18:14a)

Today's encouragement comes from Genesis 18:14a, where we read these words:

"Is anything too hard for the LORD? . . . "

This question (above) is to be answered in the negative. This does not mean that God *will* do anything we ask Him to do; but it *does* mean He *can* do anything He is pleased to do (that would be consistent with His nature, and for the church's good). There *are* things that even God cannot do (that we can), like sin. But this does not detract from His greatness, but rather only en-hances it.

The “hardest” thing any Member of The Holy Trinity ever did, was when The Son of God anticipated (Gethsemane), and went to (Golgotha) the Cross. There, He died for His church’s sins. Because of this, true believers now pos-sess everything of value, in Jesus.

[Puritan quote of the day: "Before we can know this love of Christ . . . we must necessarily know the nature of sin.” —John Bunyan, in, "All Loves Ex-celling"]