Just moments ago, Joseph was serving his 12th year in prison without hope, without a chance of parole; for who would help a foreign slave get released? Two years earlier, he literally had to beg the chief butler to remember him, but he was "forgotten". Now, in the blink of the eye, Joseph was standing before Pharaoh, having been appointed 
In the blink of the eye, Joseph was standing before Pharaoh.
the second-in-command to the most powerful nation in the world: "And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand and put it on Joseph's hand and placed him in garments of fine linen and placed a gold chain around his neck and made him ride in the second chariot which he had."
Even more amazing was the fact that, according to Egyptian law, it was forbidden for a slave to rule. Egypt, known throughout the world as a civilized nation, would never break a rule; as we find later on that even the most powerful king, Pharaoh, had to pass a set of laws in order to subjugate and enslave the Jewish people. Yet here, when it came to appointing Joseph ruler of Egypt, it was done, and even Pharaoh's cabinet was happy with the decision. We see from this that when the time comes to fulfill HaShem's word to complete His agenda or bring the Redemption closer, the impossible becomes possible, even if it's against all odds.
Similarly, we found that Jacob sent Joseph to check on his brothers, who were grazing the flock near Shechem: "And he sent him from the valley of Hevron." Our rabbis ask: Is Hevron in a valley? Is it not on a mountain? Rather, it came from very deep counsel. HaShem said: When will I fulfill My word which I spoke to Abraham, that his descendants will be in exile for 400 years? It was for this reason that Jacob sent Joseph, in order to have G-d's word unfold and lead the Jewish people down to Egypt. Here, too, we see a totally illogical and impossible move on the part of Jacob, for he knew that Joseph's brothers hated him and that he was placing Joseph in harm's way. Still, when HaShem wants to get His word done, it gets done.
Furthermore, the most amazing example of the impossible unfolding before our eyes is the story of Moshe growing up in Pharaoh's place. Not only was the decree that Pharaoh issued to kill all the males not heeded in Moshe's case, but he grew up right under the nose of Pharaoh, who had foreseen that the redeemer of the Jewish people would be born - and who did all he could to stop it from happening. Still, when it came to fulfilling HaShem's plan of Redemption, nothing could be done to stop it. And as it usually works out, Redemption comes to the Jewish people from the impossible.
The Messiah himself comes from the impossible circumstances of Yehuda and his daughter-in-law Tamar. Tamar, who was moments away from being burnt to death at the stake, was saved by Yehuda at the last minute, because he admitted his guilt. From this unseemly relationship came forth our redeemer.
King David himself was cast out from his family and was believed by his father and brothers to be an illegitimate child; and he always lived under the shadow of doubt, as the adviser of King Saul said: "Before you check David to see if he comes from the line of Yehuda and could be king, first check to see if he is Jewish," for his great-
Chanukah is a holiday that emerged from the impossible.
grandmother is Ruth, who comes from Moab, forbidden in marriage to the Jewish people. The lesson is clear: We do not give G-d advice on how He brings about the Redemption, as in most cases it comes forth from the impossible.
Chanukah is a holiday that emerged from the impossible. More than jelly donuts and latkes, Chanukah represents the few over the many, the weak over the mighty. For there was no one mightier at the time than the huge Greek army, who were undefeated and conquered many nations. But unlike other impossible acts which HaShem brought about to redeem His people, this holiday needed the action of those few Jews who were willing to fight and die for their religious freedom. It was only when the priestly family of Matityahu and sons rose up and killed the Hellenized Jews and Greek officers that the miracle of the impossible could take place.
Unfolding before our generation is another "impossible" - the State of Israel, with its mighty army rising just three years after 12,000 Jews were burnt daily in the ovens of Auschwitz. When and how it will all come together is still unknown. Still, the "impossible" is happening today in the Land of Israel. And it is here in the Land that the impossible becomes possible.