In a video on YouTube, the scientists at Minute Physics attempt to answer the question: “What would happen if an immovable object met an unstoppable force?” Their answer? “If two infinitely massive, unacceleratable objects were moving towards each other and collided . . . since by definition it’s not possible for the velocity of either of them to change, the only possibility is that they pass right through each other with no effect on each other at all.” Huh?
The Egyptians once met an unstoppable force. Although they had tried to prevent the Israelites from flourishing and had enslaved them under “brutal slave drivers,” they “multiplied and spread” (Exodus 1:11-12). And although Pharaoh and his cronies were “ruthless in all their demands” (Exodus 1:14), the Israelites kept right on reproducing!
Pharaoh then ordered the Hebrew midwives to kill all the male Israelite babies at birth. But because the midwives “feared God,” the boy babies lived and the nation grew (Exodus 1:17). Egypt was dealing with more than just a resilient people; they were up against an all-powerful God.
Today, it may feel at times that the kingdom of God is facing too many challenges and is losing ground. But Jesus assured us that the kingdom is pressing on. He said it’s like a mustard seed that becomes “the largest of garden plants” (Matthew 13:32). He also said the kingdom is yeast that “permeated every part of the dough” (Matthew 13:33).
The kingdom? It’s unstoppable.
If you’re feeling beaten down or concerned about what’s happening in the world today, remember that “if God is for us, who can ever be against us?” (Romans 8:31).
God is unstoppable and so is His kingdom!
NLT 365-day reading plan passage for today: 1 Kings 3:16-28
More:
Read 2 Corinthians 6:7-10 and consider what it means to persevere as part of God’s unstoppable kingdom.
Next:
How do you view the vitality of God’s kingdom? With God leading the way, how willing are you to do His kingdom work today?
maamebonsrah on April 14, 2015 at 5:05 am
wow. God bless you for this message. growing up as an african, i was naturally superstitious. anything that didn’t work according to plan was by some demon or devil. i was so afraid to do just about anything. this was also compounded by the fact that my pastor used to preach about praying against demons all the time. i thought and thought and realized that Jesus has authority over these demons i always prayed against. i was fighting battles won for me 2000 years ago. i took a decision to quit my church and since then i have experience peace and happiness unparalleled. thank you Jesus
Tom Felten on April 14, 2015 at 10:36 am
Thanks so much for sharing, maamebonsrah. Your story is inspiring. And while spiritual warfare is a reality (Ephesians 6:10-20), God and His perfect love is greater than any fear that we might we feel (1 John 4:18). May you know the depths of Jesus’ love for you and—as Gary Schultz commented below—find a healthy local church to serve and grow in!
Gary Shultz on April 14, 2015 at 7:33 am
maamebonsrah, I hope in your freedom you may find an encouraging place to worship. I hope you enjoy peace, worship, fellowship and growth at a place God has for you. I enjoy these comments because it gives me perspective on so many things we take for granted. Thank you.
Tom Felten on April 14, 2015 at 10:37 am
So true, thanks for you encouraging words, Gary!
Winn Collier on April 27, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Unstoppable indeed – we need to hold to this in times that seem to shake us. Oh-and my boys love Minute Physics.