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Jeremiah 32:17 - God-Dependent for Comfort Through Sorrow. No. 2

Jeremiah 32:17 (NKJV) 'Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.

OVERVIEW and INTRODUCTION

   Trust doesn't come easily. It wasn't easy for Jeremiah to publicly buy land already captured by the enemy. But he trusted God. It wasn't easy for David to believe that he would become king, even after he was anointed. But he trusted God (1 Samuel 16-31). It wasn't easy for Moses to believe that he and his people would escape Egypt, even after God had spoken to him from a burning bush. But he trusted God (Exodus 3:1-4:20). It isn't easy for us to believe that God can fulfill his "impossible" promises either, but we must trust him. God, who worked in the lives of the people we read about in the Bible, will work in our lives, too, if we will let him.
   After Jeremiah bought the field, he began to wonder if such a move was wise. He sought relief in prayer from his nagging doubts. In this prayer, Jeremiah affirmed that God is the creator of heaven and earth, for whom nothing is too difficult; the wise judge, who is aware of all the ways of people; and our redeemer, who has great power. God loves us and sees our situations. Whenever we doubt God's wisdom or wonder if it is practical to obey him, we can review what we already know about him. Such thoughts and prayers will quiet our doubts and calm our fears. [Life Application SB 2019]

COMMENTARY PEARLS

Comfort Through Sorrow
   No matter who you are or where you come from, you've likely suffered some form of loss. If you are in that tension right now, you may feel like you're on the brink of collapse, or like the loss you've experienced is too heavy to keep going. Know today that you're not alone in these feelings. If you are in relationship with God, He is able to heal and restore every wound and worry.
   When we say God is able, that's not a little Christian slogan to throw around. It is reality, and we have proof of His power all around us. We just have to look up and see His creation - the entire cosmos - to know that God is all-powerful. The God who made the galaxies knows exactly what you are walking through, and He is actively and compassionately working in your life.
   Our God is a God of order, and He still has a plan for you. Nothing is too hard for Him. Loss doesn't get the final word - the God of all creation does. This is who journeys with you today.
   God, comfort me today with the fact that nothing is too hard for You and that You are able to bring good from hardship. [Grace and Glory by Louie Giglio]

God-Dependent
   God spoke all things into being, and he sustains all things - every cell, every star, every thought. We cannot think up anything that would be impossible for him to do. His name the LORD in Hebrew means he is. It's related to his name for himself: I AM. He exists by his own power; everything else exists by dependence on him. I AM also implies I am actively present. He's not far away in a distant heaven; he's right here, as close as your breath. This is the God you are trusting to get you to the finish line. He sustains galaxies, and he can certainly sustain you. What do you need from our all-powerful God?
   As we meditate on the power it takes to hold all the stars in the universe in place and keep the earth spinning at the right speed, we have some glimpse of the awesome power God has to work in our lives. [The Daniel Plan 365-Day Devotional]

AI COMMENTARY

Question: How Does God Bring Comfort Through Suffering Based on Jeremiah 32:17?

   Based on Jeremiah 32:17 "Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the Earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You" - God brings comfort by reminding believers of His omnipotence. In times of suffering, this verse reassures that no obstacle is insurmountable, providing hope, peace, and strength.
   Key ways God brings comfort through this verse include:
      o Reassurance of Omnipotence: The verse highlights that God's power is limitless, meaning no trial is too big for Him to handle.
      o Reminding of Creation's Power: By remembering God created the heavens and earth, individuals can find peace knowing the same power is holding their lives together.
      o Encouraging Trust in Sovereignty: Even when situations seem hopeless, this verse encourages believers to trust that God has a plan and that nothing is too difficult for Him.
      o Providing Strength in Weakness: It serves as a reminder to rely on God's strength rather than one's own, offering courage in the midst of suffering.
      o Focusing on Divine Purpose: It brings comfort by affirming that God can work through any situation to accomplish His purposes.

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

Genesis 18:14 - Is Anything Too Hard For The LORD?
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2025/20250107-1449.html

Matthew 19:26 - All Things Are Possible With God.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2025/20250430-1313.html

Luke 1:37 - Nothing Is Impossible With God His Promises Can Never Fail!
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20191218-0927.html

Mark 10:27 (KJV) And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
[Devotional pending]

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