Again, my early morning schedule of this week and other time constraints force me to be brief. So tonight, I want to share a passage from Robert J. Morgan's book, "100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart" regarding this week's verse.
Paul, a veteran missionary, struggled to remain disciplined in his life. The Israelites, having experienced the most unique set of miracles in the Old Testament, stumbled. However mature our Christian experience, we're not beyond the danger of those temptations common to everyone. But God is faithful. He will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we're able to bear but will provide a way of escape.
The Greek term for 'a way of escape' was the word used for a passageway out of a canyon. Sometimes people wandered into ravines and couldn't see any pathway out. They thought they were trapped. But if they looked hard enough, there was a goat path somewhere, a way out.
Our best escape route is intentionally staying close to Christ on a daily and hourly basis. Having successfully resisted temptation Himself, He knows the way out of the canyon.
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We can always go to God in prayer, study His Word and He will comfort us, He leads us to the path of righteousness. God is with us always every minute of every day. It is amazing knowing of His Great Power. I can't understand His Glory and how He can watch over all of those that exists in His Love. Praising God connects us to God. His loving Holy Spirit guides us through the trials and temptations we face in our lives. Janice, I have included you in my daily prayer list. I pray you remain healthy and strong and able to accomplish your many tasks. I pray God will protect you from harm and allow you to continue with your great ministering efforts. I thank God each day for sending you back into my life. Have a great day.
I think those with addictions want to escape from their pain. They harm themselves and others around them. As quoted above, " Our best escape route is intentionally staying close to Christ on a daily and hourly basis. Having successfully resisted temptation Himself, He knows the way out of the canyon". God loves us and He heals our pain. God is faithful to us, to those who believe in Him, and have faith in Christ Jesus. We need to be faithful to God, bringing Him into our lives and allowing Him to provide a path that will lead us to redemption and eternal life in the Glory of His Kingdom. Christ is my Savior. He has died and saved my life.
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