Put all your Trust in the God of the Impossible!

George Müller (1800s), the famous evangelist from Bristol, England, was known for his faith-based ministry which supported 10,000+ orphans – without ever asking for money. There are many amazing stories of divine intervention that happened during his work with the children. Here is one that happened during his evangelistic travels.

Once, while crossing the Atlantic on the SS Sardinian in August 1877, Müller’s ship ran into a thick fog. He explained to the captain that he needed to be in Quebec by the following afternoon, but Captain Joseph E. Dutton (later known as “Holy Joe”) said that, due to the thickness of the fog, he was slowing the ship down for safety and Müller’s appointment would have to be missed.

Müller knew God would get him to his appt on time and said, “My eye is not on the dense fog but on the living God, who controls every circumstance in my life.” He asked the captain if he could use the chartroom to pray for the lifting of the fog. The captain followed him down, claiming it would be a waste of time and wondered what lunatic asylum he had escaped from.

After Müller prayed a very simple prayer, the captain started to pray, but Müller stopped him; partly because of the captain’s unbelief, but mainly because he believed the prayer had already been answered. Müller said, “Captain, I have known my Lord for more than fifty years and there is not one instance that I have failed to have an audience with the King. Get up, Captain, for you will find that the fog has gone.”

When the two men went back to the bridge, they found the fog had lifted and Müller was able to keep his appointment. The captain became a Christian shortly afterwards.

George Müller had eyes to see the supernatural, not just the natural. He did not put his faith in the “impossible” situation he was facing (fog that would keep him from a timely arrival); instead, he put all his faith and trust in the God of the Impossible. Müller chose to walk by faith, not by sight – and experienced a miracle of divine intervention.

I referred last week to Edward Mote’s beautiful hymn, “The Solid Rock.” (First verse) My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. (Chorus) On Christ the solid Rock I stand; All other ground is sinking sand.

Our hope and trust must be in Christ alone. No one and nothing else will be able to stand the test of time. Everything else (your job, the government, a family member or trusted friend, your own strength) will stumble and crumble. But Jesus Christ is the Solid Rock upon which we can stand firm, not only for today but also for all eternity.

Whatever problem that you might be facing today, please don’t let it overwhelm and defeat you. It might appear to be too much to overcome. And it is – if you try to defeat it in your own strength. Instead, put all your faith and trust in the Lord who is able to do “infinitely more” than you can ask or even imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Jesus is the Victor!

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This Sunday, February 1, we will continue our series entitled “Step Out in Faith!” with “Moses: Faith to Deliver a Nation!” (Hebrews 11:23-29). Please invite someone to join you in the building or online for the Live broadcast on either Facebook (Honolulu AG) or our YouTube channel (Honolulu Assembly of God). We Livestream every Sunday to both locations and would love to have you join us!

“Girl Time Lunch & Fun” for all ladies is Saturday, February 7, at 11:30am. Bring a friend or two plus something delicious to add to the table. Our Drive-Through Prayer outreach in the parking lot is also that day from 11am-1pm.

On Sunday, February 15, everyone is invited to stay after the service for an “ono-licious” Lunch in the Fellowship Hall. (No need to bring anything for the meal; everything will be provided.) After the lunch, all members are invited and encouraged to stay for the Annual Meeting of the congregation as we rejoice in the Lord’s faithfulness in 2025.

Aloha ke Akua!