There Is Nothing Too Big for God

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.”  Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

God is a competent Father. He can handle any problem I give him. Nothing is beyond his ability or his resources. No request is too big or too small.

Nothing is beyond God’s ability. He is a competent Father.

A I look at media today, I see a lot of incompetent fathers. Today’s TV dad is the butt of the joke, and everybody else is in on the joke except dad. That’s the kind of father that society is promoting.

But that incompetent TV dad is nothing like my heavenly Father. The Bible teaches, “Nothing is impossible for God” (Luke 1:37 GW). 

It’s amazing to think about what my daughter expected me to fix when she was little. She thought I could know all, fix anything, and afford everything. As she grew up, she learned that their father had limited knowledge, limited energy, limited resources, limited skills—limited everything.

But your heavenly Father really can do anything. Ephesians 3:20 says, “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think” (NLT).

God says, “I don’t care how much I dream, He can still top it because I’m bigger. He can dream bigger than I can dream.”

Yesterday’s impossibilities are today’s miracles. God specializes in the impossible! He is a competent Father.

In summary:

Today's verse emphasizes the unmatched capability and reliability of God as my heavenly Father. Unlike the often-incompetent fathers portrayed in modern media, God is limitless in His power, wisdom, and resources. He is not restricted by human limitations, and nothing is too large or too small for Him to handle. Luke 1:37 affirms, “Nothing is impossible for God,” and Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that God is working within us to accomplish far more than we can imagine.

There is a contrast between human fathers, who inevitably have limitations, and God, who surpasses all expectations. While children may initially see their earthly parents as all-knowing and all-powerful, they eventually realize those limitations. However, with God, those childhood hopes are not misplaced—He is truly competent in every way and specializes in turning impossibilities into miracles. Trusting in His capability brings peace, hope, and the assurance that no dream is too big for Him.

 

Just Right and Right on Time

“[God] does everything just right and on time, but people can never completely understand what he is doing.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NCV)

Fast is not always best.

In fact, impatience reveals a lack of trust. When I get impatient with God, I'm saying, “God, I don’t really trust you. I don’t think you have my best interests at heart. You don’t know how badly I need this, and I’m in a hurry!” I get worried and I get hurried because I don’t trust God to do it at the right time and in the right way.

The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 3:11 that God “does everything just right and on time, but people can never completely understand what he is doing” (NCV). God has a plan for my life. But he also has a timetable for it—and he never has to explain his timing.

One of the most painful things in life is when I'm in a hurry and God is not. Part of growing up as a child is learning the difference between “no” and “not yet.” Part of growing in maturity as a follower of Jesus Christ is learning the same lesson with God: A delay is not a denial. God always knows the right time and the right way.

One day, the disciples asked Jesus when he would return to restore his kingdom on earth. Jesus told them, “It is not for you to know the times or dates. . . . But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:7-8 NIV).

The disciples wanted to talk about prophecy, and God said, “Let’s talk about evangelism!” God wanted them to focus on what mattered most and leave the timing to him.

In Summary:

God operates on a perfect timetable, even when it doesn’t align with my own sense of urgency. Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds me that while I may not fully understand God's ways, His timing is always right. Impatience, especially in my relationship with God, often stems from a lack of trust—believing He’s not moving fast enough or doesn't grasp my needs. But spiritual maturity means recognizing that “not yet” is not the same as “no.” Trusting God's timing requires faith that He knows what’s best, even when it feels delayed.

Jesus emphasized this when His disciples asked about the end times—He redirected them from speculation about timing to the importance of mission, encouraging them to focus on spreading the gospel (Acts 1:7–8). Similarly, God’s promises may take time to manifest, but as Habakkuk 2:3 assures, they will come at just the right moment. Rather than despairing over delays, I am called to trust, be patient, and stay focused on what matters most: living with purpose and sharing God’s love, knowing that His plan is unfolding exactly as it should.