Hello C'nC! Time for a little thought of the day!
A part of this devotional was taken from http://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/dailydisciples/, Daily Disciples Devotional on Crosswalk.com. Enjoy!
Today's Thoughts: Trust in God’s Strength
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
We are tempted by opportunity as much as by desire. Temptation is constant and sneaky. Because sin can be enjoyable, our flesh can seem to move faster and can speak louder than our hearts. Next thing we know, we are going with the feeling of the moment, giving into temptation while hurting ourselves.
First Corinthians chapter ten verses 12 and 13 are the balance to a pendulum lifestyle. We should never rely on our own strength. Our strength comes in Christ alone through the power of the Holy Spirit. And by looking at Jesus, temptation does not need to overtake us. God is so faithful. Just by keeping our eyes on Him, calling out to Him, desiring Him more than the feeling at the moment, He will provide a way of escape every time. Sometimes it comes through people's warnings, pastors' teachings, the Word of God and/or a still small voice. We need to be sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit so we can recognize the way of escape. God is faithful to us in all things. He will answer and will make you stand if you look to Him for strength instead of your own.
Trust in His strength today!
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