Limit breakers in the bible

What an interesting topic!

In the Bible, there are several instances where individuals or groups experience a "limit breaker" moment, where they exceed their expected capabilities or push beyond their perceived limitations. Here are a few examples:

  1. Moses and the Red Sea (Exodus 14:13-31): Moses, a humble shepherd, is tasked with leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. When the Egyptians pursue them, Moses is instructed by God to part the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape. This miraculous event showcases Moses' faith and trust in God, as well as his ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
  2. David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17): David, a young shepherd boy, is chosen by God to defeat the giant Philistine warrior Goliath. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outmatched, David trusts in God and uses his faith to overcome his fears, ultimately striking down Goliath with a stone and a sling.
  3. Elijah and the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:20-40): Elijah, a prophet of God, challenges the prophets of Baal to a contest to see whose god is more powerful. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Elijah's faith and trust in God lead him to pray for rain, which miraculously appears, demonstrating God's power and authority.
  4. Peter and the disciples (Matthew 14:22-33): When Jesus walks on water, Peter, one of his disciples, asks to join him. Peter takes a few steps on the water, but begins to sink when he loses faith. Jesus saves Peter and helps him back into the boat, demonstrating the importance of faith and trust in God.
  5. The Israelites and the walls of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-27): The Israelites, led by Joshua, are instructed by God to march around the city of Jericho, blowing trumpets and shouting. This seemingly absurd tactic leads to the miraculous collapse of the city's walls, allowing the Israelites to conquer the city.

These stories illustrate how individuals and groups in the Bible have experienced "limit breaker" moments, where they have pushed beyond their perceived limitations and achieved remarkable feats through faith, trust, and obedience to God.

What do you think is the common thread among these stories?