1 Corinthians 10:12-13
“So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NIV
Sometimes Scriptures get misquoted an awful lot. This one gets changed up a bit and well-meaning folks often say it this way. God won’t give you more than you can handle. That is not what the passage says, is it? In fact, perhaps one of the greatest temptations we face is to think that we can handle anything in this life on our own. Our track record would prove differently, wouldn’t it? It doesn’t take any of us very long to look into our past to find something we wish we could change. Something we tried to do without God’s help. Every moment we face is one that, without God’s help, we’ll mess up. In the face of temptation, God has promised us two things: (1) a way out, and (2) the power to stand up under trial. Can we truly believe this? Yes, of course, because Jesus demonstrated this power, God promised us this power, and we can look at brothers and sisters in Christ who have triumphed by this power! However, we must not think that the way out means that we are not going to face challenges, hardships, or difficulties. Character is produced by both refusing to give into the temptation and also refusing to give up during the challenges we face for remaining faithful. We live indeed in a tempting world, where we are compassed about with snares. Every place, condition, relation, employment, and enjoyment, abounds with them; yet what comfort may we fetch from such a passage. Temptations are human experiences, they are usual or typical. Temptations are never unique experiences to us. We can never have a temptation that has not been experienced by millions of others. Circumstances differ but basic temptations do not. Everyone faces temptation. But God knows how much or little we can handle, and He doesn’t allow us to experience more than we can handle. When you are facing a temptation that seems insurmountable, remember that God gives you strength to get through it. Even if you fail and give into temptation, God gives you a way back to a right relationship with Him through repenting of your sin. Because of His great love for you, God is always on your side. He is always rooting for you. We are reliant on God to help us through these difficult temptations, which can serve to grow our faith. It is important for us to recognize that we are never strong enough to stand on our own. We should always live in dependence on the one who is strong enough to hold us securely. And wise enough to guide us through each day!!!
Father thank You for this day and the glorious promises in Your Word that we are eternally secure in Christ. Lord let Your abundant blessings flow like a river upon my friend and family today. Lord we pray that we would never abuse the freedom we have in You. Lord we pray that we may become increasingly conscious to take heed of our spiritual walk in You lest we also fall into sin. Lord use my friend to be a bold witness of Your amazing grace to all today. Daddy we love you amen. Be a blessing. Love ya !!
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