When God Is in the Equation, Nothing Is Impossible
A reflection on Luke 1:37 — “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
There are verses in the Bible that comfort us.
There are verses that challenge us.
And then there are verses that reframe how we see everything.
Luke 1:37 is one of those verses.
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” — Luke 1:37
Most of us have heard this scripture countless times. It shows up in sermons, wallpapers, Christian décor, devotional cards … everywhere. But recently, I read it and felt something different. It hit me not just spiritually, but intellectually.
It didn’t sound like poetry.
It sounded like math.
🔬 The Precision in Luke’s Writing
The author of this verse — Luke — wasn’t a poet, philosopher, or prophet by profession.
He was a physician.
A man trained in logic, structure, evidence, observation, detail, precision.
And I don’t think it’s accidental that his gospel holds this specific sentence.
Luke wasn’t the type to exaggerate or dramatize.
His entire writing style is meticulous and research-driven.
So when a doctor — someone who witnesses human limitation every day — says:
With God nothing is impossible.
That’s not emotional hype.
That’s a conclusion.
➗ A Verse That Reads Like an Equation
The more I look at this scripture, the more it breaks down like a formula:
With God → possible.
Without God → impossible.
Or even deeper:
God + situation = possibility
Situation – God = impossibility
It’s not just a promise — it’s a spiritual equation.
And like every equation, the outcome is determined by the variables.
So if God is not in the picture of a decision, relationship, habit, goal, desire, or season…
it’s only a matter of time before we hit the “impossible” wall.
🌱 Why This Matters in Real Life
This isn’t just theology — it’s practical.
We say:
“I can’t heal from this.”
“I’ll never get past this pain.”
“I’m not good enough.”
“Nothing is changing.”
“I don’t know how I’ll make it.”
But Luke is reminding us that the real question is:
Is God in the equation?
If the answer is yes → possibility exists.
Not because of our ability, but because of His.
If the answer is no → even things that should be simple become frustrating.
🧠 Proof Before Emotion
I love that God used Luke — not a poet, not a warrior, not a dreamer — to record this sentence.
Because a doctor writing this feels like:
faith that has done the research.
hope that has checked the evidence.
belief rooted in observation.
Luke saw sickness healed.
He saw death reversed.
He saw the impossible collapse under the authority of Christ.
So when he says nothing is impossible, it carries weight.
It’s not motivational. It’s factual.
• What areas of your life are you trusting God just to “get through”?
• Where might He be inviting you to move from survival-mode faith into confident, surrendered faith?
• Can you thank Him in advance for the outcome — even before you see it?
🙏 Closing Reflection
This verse invites me to ask one question every day:
Is God in the equation of what I’m trying to do?
Not:
Do I feel capable?
Do I feel ready?
Do I feel strong?
Do I feel confident?
But is God included?
Because if He is —
then nothing is impossible.
And if He isn’t —
then the first step is not to strive harder…
but to invite Him in.
📌 A Prayer
Lord, where I have been trying to do life on my own,
help me bring You back into the equation.
Not just spiritually, but practically —
in my thoughts, decisions, desires, habits, relationships, and goals.
Teach me to depend on You, not myself.
Because with You, nothing is impossible.
Amen.
